name: lien-theft description: > Check for active liens and theft records on a vehicle by VIN using the CarsXE API. Use this when a user asks whether a car has a lien, is stolen, or wants to verify ownership is clean before buying.
When the user asks about liens, theft records, or ownership verification for a vehicle:
- Use the
carsxe_lientool with the VIN provided. - Present the lien status and theft records clearly.
- Highlight any active liens or theft flags prominently — these are critical red flags for buyers.
- If the API key is missing, tell the user to configure it by running
gemini extensions config carsxe.