I don't know that we have any Dobbs in my area, but storing data they are given or can observe is frequent with businesses and the better their computer system, the more easily they can retrieve it.
When you test drive a vehicle they want your driver's license, make a copy of it and you can be sure it is in their database.
When you get an oil change you can be sure your vehicle information goes into their database.
When you get a tire quote that is in writing, it will have your vehicle information and likely tag number and will be in their database to pull up in case a customer returns and decides they want the tires.
A particular bank wanted my driver's license before they would even discuss with me the personal checking accounts they offer. I watched as the gal input my drivers' license information into her computer and never shopped a branch of that bank afterwards.