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Tracking Titles, Thwarting Theft

Putting a stop to title-washing – That’s where salvaged wrecks are rebuilt, given new title information and sold to unknowing buyers. The Justice De...

Federal News Network Staff

February 3, 2009 9:37 am

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Putting a stop to title-washing – That’s where salvaged wrecks are rebuilt, given new title information and sold to unknowing buyers. The Justice Department is working on a nationwide electronic vehicle information database to prevent the practice. Deepak Gupta is an attorney at the Public Citizen Litigation Group and explains why Justice is taking action.