GNYADA March 2015 Newsletter

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If the lien has been perfected in the correct lien holder’s name Whether the registration has been processed Checking the date a duplicate title was issued Have all electronic liens been removed? If so, a “00” will be listed next to number of liens. If a trade-in is going to be sold and registered in NY, the online screen showing 00 liens can be printed and used in place of an MV-901 The date the title is mailed— generally the first business day after the issuance date shown on the screen For more information about DMV processing, contact Jean Marie Rugg at 718.747.0400 or jeanmarie@gnyada.com . n n n n n n

On New York State’s DMV website, there’s a link called “Check the Status of a Title Certificate or a Lien” ( http://dmv.ny.gov/registration/check- title-or-lien-status ). This is one of the most helpful tools you can add to your favorites menu in your browser. When taking in a vehicle for trade, you need to know certain facts about its history.

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Here are the top 10 things you can use this link for:

Making sure the vehicle is titled in New York Finding out if there’s a lien on the vehicle (even if the customer says it was paid off) When the latest title was issued (the last title supersedes all others) Whether a title has been issued or is pending

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Registration now open. Many sponsorship opportunities available. Contact Jennifer for more information: 718.746.5900, ext. 235, or jennifer@gnyada.com

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License Plate Laws

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Here are the top three areas of con- cern, along with dealer best practices, regarding license plates. Glass or Plastic Coverings The Vehicle and Traffic Law states that license plates must be kept clean and easily readable and cannot be covered by glass or plastic material that distorts recorded or photographic images of the plates. Dealers should not offer to coat or cover license plates with any glass, plastic, synthetic, or artificial material. Providing such covers is considered concealing or obscuring the part of the plate. Front Plates New York law requires a set of dis- tinctive number plates—“conspicu- ously displayed, one on the front and

one on the rear of such vehicle.” Dealers should follow the law and attach both a front and rear license plate. License Plate Frames It is illegal to cover plates in a man- ner that obscures the letters, numbers, or other markings. Dealers should examine their plate frames to ensure that any words, numbers, or letters on the license plate are not blocked or obstructed by the frame. Check with

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your supplier to make sure you receive compliant plate frames.

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Customers may ask you for reim- bursement if they receive a ticket or fine, which can range from $25 to $200.

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The Newsletter • March 2015

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