Abstract: A method of tracking a vehicle during a transfer process that includes one or more stages. The method involves utilising a tag having a tag data store, and uses a tag reader to determine an identifier from the tag data store, and then uses this to determine transfer information at least partially indicative of an identity of the vehicle and a status of the transfer process. The transfer information is then used to locate the vehicle, confirm that a stage in the transfer is to proceed or determine the status of the transfer.

Abstract: A method of determining the authenticity of an article. The method utilises a tag having a tag data store, which is coupled to the article. The method includes in a tag reader, determining article information from the tag data store. The article information is then compared to predetermined information obtained from the tag store, a database, a second tag provided on the article or the article itself, thereby allowing the article to be authenticated based on the result of the comparison. This can be used for offering reduced insurance premiums.

Abstract: A method of providing a registration label for a vehicle. The method includes determining registration information, the registration information being at least partially indicative of an identity of the vehicle; and then using the information to generate the label by causing printed information to be provided on the label, and by causing tag data to be stored in a tag data store. The printed information and tag data are at least partially indicative of the registration information so that the registration information can be checked by a suitable reader once the label is attached to the associated vehicle.