The North Texas Auto Theft Task Force (NTATTF) is a multi-agency operation governed by the Motor Vehicle Crimes Prevention Authority and funded through the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.  The NTATTF comprises experienced detectives who combat auto theft, vehicle burglary, and vehicle fraud.  This is accomplished by investigating, arresting, prosecuting, recovering stolen vehicles, and raising public awareness. The NTATTF offers 68A inspections and conducts business inspections at salvage yards, used auto dealerships, and repair shops. The NTATTF coverage area includes the counties of Dallas, Denton, Collin, Rockwall, and Kaufman, as well as the city of Corsicana.

Prevention Tips to help keep your vehicle safe:

  1. Hide your valuables. Items in the open make your car a bigger target.
  2. Take your keys and never leave a second set in your vehicle. Twenty percent of stolen vehicles had keys inside them, making the theft even easier.
  3. Lock your car. Almost half of all vehicles stolen were left unlocked.
  4. Park in well-lit or heavily trafficked areas. Thieves do not like witnesses. Find an attended lot or garage if possible.
  5. Give parking attendants the ignition key only. Keep your trunk and glove box locked at all times. If possible, get separate keys for the ignition and the trunk and glove box.
  6. Never leave your car running unattended. Cars are often stolen at convenience stores, gas stations, or when an owner leaves the vehicle running to warm it up.
  7. Install an anti-theft device. Many insurance companies may give you a discount for certain anti-theft devices. Check with your agent for details.

Consider VIN Etching. It is a safe and effective way to protect your vehicle from being stolen. The main reason a thief steals a car is to bring it to a chop shop and strip all the parts of the vehicle. The principle behind having your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etched into the glass is to make those parts worthless and traceable. So, when a thief approaches your vehicle, statistics show the thief will pass it and go on to the one that has not been etched.

To find out more about 68A inspections and VIN Etching, contact the North Texas Auto Theft Force at (214) 653-3430.   A 68A inspection is by appointment only and costs $40.00, cash only.   We also do 68A inspections on trailers.