Driven to Prevent Vehicle Theft

In 2024, over 850,000 vehicles were stolen in the United States—one vehicle every 37 seconds. Despite recent declines from a 2023 peak of over one million thefts, vehicle theft remains a persistent and costly problem. High-value targets like Hyundai, Kia, and popular pickup trucks top the most-stolen list, with certain regions experiencing theft rates nearly four times the national average. Parts compound the problem, as they rarely have identification linking them to an owner.

The Solution

Encoded on polyester substrate, chemically processed to limit aging and fading, Automotive DataDots can be installed on a production line or in a dealership. Either way, they provide undeniable proof of ownership. The adhesive used to apply the Dots contains an ultraviolet tracing agent that fluoresces under an ultraviolet or black light, allowing dots to be easily read with a magnifier, but difficult to detect with the naked eye. A typical vehicle offers more than 30 points, including the chassis, engine, drive train, exhaust, suspension system and after-market parts, where DataDots can be installed.

All DataDot Automotive Kits are registered on the DataDot International Database with the contact information of the purchaser and the unique PIN of the dots in the kit purchased. If your vehicle or part marked by DataDots is stolen, law enforcement can access these databases to affirm you are the owner and return recovered property.

For more information on DataDot Automotive Kits, click here or call 1-800-710-8155 or 704-322-3562 (local).