Mechanic's or Storage Lien Transcript
Contents
The Mechanic's or Storage Lien (MSL) process provides a person who tows, recovers, stores and/or repairs a vehicle a way to recover the cost of repair or storage when the vehicle owner does not pay, or refuses to pay for the service within 10 days after it is due.
An MSL applicant must request a MSL vehicle transcript at a CSC or headquarters. The MSL transcript transaction validates the vehicle's VIN through VINASSIST, checks if the vehicle is reported stolen through the NCIC, and determines the NADA loan value.
The transcript also provides vehicle ownership information and lienholder (if any) information needed by the customer as part of the MSL process.
For more information, please refer to the Mechanic's or Storage Lien policy VLIC-3.345.
To print a Mechanic's or Storage Lien transcript
1.If not already open, Open the Customer Console using the customer's number or name.
From the Console Go To ..... |
Steps to Follow ..... |
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Alerts Grid |
No alert is displayed for this transaction. |
Quick Navigation |
Not available for this transaction. |
Transaction Menu |
1.Click the Transaction Menu button in the Main Menu Bar. 2.Navigate to Transcript Transactions>Mechanic or Storage Lien Transcript(VEHMSL) and click it. The Mechanic or Storage Lien Transcript inquire form opens. 3.In the VIN field, enter the full VIN. 4.Continue with the steps below. |
Command Line |
1. Enter VEHMSL V=<VIN> on the Direct command line, then press the Enter key. 2. The Mechanic or Storage Lien Transcript transaction form opens. 3. Continue with the steps below. |
2. Enter the MSL Code.
a.To the right of the MSL Code field, click the 
icon.
b.Click the 
button to the left of the name of the MSL Applicant. The MSL Code and Name are populated on the transaction form.
3. Enter the Title Service Code.
a.To the right of the Title Service Code field, click the icon.
b.Click the button to the left of the name of the Title Service company. The Title Service Code and Name are populated on the transaction form.
4. Click the Inquire 
button. The the Mechanic or Storage Lien Transcript transaction form opens with the Application Date pre-populated with the current date.
5. Scroll down to the Vehicle Information section and answer the VINASSIST question. If necessary, answer the questions in the Requests section.
6. Click the Process 
button. The Transaction Details dialog appears ready for entry of payment information.
7. Enter the payment information.
8. Click the Process button. The Transaction Details dialog appears, this time concluding the transaction.
If a reprint is necessary, click the Reprint Transaction button from the Transaction Details dialog.