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Protective's Asset Protection Division to Join DealerTrack

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., June 26, 2006 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- DealerTrack Aftermarket Services, Inc. today announced that Protective's Asset Protection Division has agreed to join the DealerTrack Aftermarket Network(TM), the industry's first independent provider of real-time aftermarket contract rating and quote generation.

Protective's Asset Protection Division, a leading provider of extended service contracts, guaranteed asset protection (GAP), and credit/disability insurance, is the tenth aftermarket provider to be signed to the network. Other participating providers include Armored Tire, Charter Warranty, Life of the South, LoJack, Old Republic Insured Automotive Services Inc., Ultimate Warranty, Warrantech and Phoenix American/Wynn's Extended Care.

The DealerTrack Aftermarket Network provides dealers free access to real-time information on aftermarket vendors' products and services, and will include all categories of aftermarket products. DealerTrack's online rating and contract functionality creates a faster process, improves accuracy, and eliminates duplicate data entry. The network is now active with one provider and others will be going live in the near future.

"We are very pleased to welcome Protective to the DealerTrack Aftermarket Network," said David Trinder, president of DealerTrack Aftermarket Services, Inc. "Providing real-time data on available options for each vehicle and deal through the DealerTrack platform will boost Protective's efficiency and customer satisfaction. This is a dramatic improvement from the paper-based rate guides and contracting process and will reduce delays and errors, benefiting dealers and aftermarket providers." Read more at dealertrack.com

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