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Wednesday, June 04, 2008
AppOne Named Exclusive Portal Solutions Provider of myEZCarCare to Independent Auto Dealer Market
BATON ROUGE, LA – AppOne announced today that it is now the exclusive portal solutions provider of the myEZCarCare maintenance program to the independent auto dealer market. AppOne, a part of Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, provides Internet-based risk mitigation and financial technology to finance companies and independent auto dealers, and myEZCarCare is an Internet-based car care maintenance program that creates dealer and auto finance company loyalty and ongoing customer communications.

Through this partnership, independent dealers will have access to yet another service via the AppOne platform that helps them build their business. Dealers will have the opportunity to offer their customers myEZCarCare preventive maintenance services at their own service departments and at more than 1,000 national service chains throughout the United States. There are a wide range of plans for customers to choose from, including a number of preventive services, such as oil and filter replacements, tire rotations, light and wiper inspections, and fluid checks.

In addition to the preventive maintenance services, customers receive a discount on other auto service work and the convenience of automatic updating of maintenance records in myEZCarCare’s exclusive Electronic Glove Box®. This private and secure Web page can be used to store all of the vehicle’s other records as well, including electronic versions of loan, lease, window sticker and sales documents. The service provides customers with e-mail alerts and information, including service reminders and vehicle recall notices. The myEZCarCare Web site and all reminder messages are co-branded with the dealer or auto finance company and contain custom marketing messages, creating goodwill and loyalty throughout the vehicle ownership experience.

“myEZCarCare provides prepaid maintenance and loyalty programs that help dealers build lifelong customers,” said Ed Bourgeois, president and CEO of myEZCarCare. “In partnering with AppOne, we can expand the reach of this service and help more independent auto dealers offer a valuable service that all vehicles need, as well as begin an ongoing channel of communication with their customers.”

Bourgeois added, “With today's vehicle and gas prices, proper vehicle upkeep is extremely important. myEZCarCare allows the dealer to offer consumers a convenient tool that can ultimately help them save money over time."

“As independent auto dealers face increasing competition from franchise dealerships, AppOne is committed to offering tools and services that will help independents build their business and retain market share,” said Lee Domingue, CEO of AppOne. “While the AppOne platform simplifies the challenges associated with auto finance, such as compliance, loan documentation and risk mitigation, myEZCarCare and its technology help dealers administer a quality service plan—adding yet another benefit to their customers.”

About myEZCarCare
myEZCarCare was formed in 2004 to address the consumer’s need to conveniently and efficiently maintain their vehicles in a way that enhances safety, reliability and value. A fragmented preventive maintenance industry makes it difficult for all but the most disciplined consumer to properly maintain their vehicles. myEZCarCare develops and markets co-branded and private label automotive maintenance plans, which add loyalty and marketing value to the selling dealership and auto finance company, while providing loyal customers to its service provider partners. From the beginning, the mission of the company has been to develop products to be consumer-, bank- and dealer-friendly, while reflecting positively on the corporate citizenship of the bank, dealer and service provider. For more information, visit www.myezcarcare.com.

About AppOne
Based in Baton Rouge, La., AppOne, a part of Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, is an Internet-based company offering a technology solution that connects independent auto dealers with lenders. The AppOne system relies on the company’s proprietary scorecard system, which evaluates each independent dealer to determine the level of risk associated with doing business with that dealer. It also automates the funding process for dealers by printing all documents required to complete the booking of auto loans. AppOne provides lenders with a new channel of growth and field representation directly to independent auto dealers nationwide. It offers dealers faster financing options for their customers, support services and additional aftermarket fee-based products. For more information on AppOne, visit www.appone.net.

About Wolters Kluwer Financial Services
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services provides best-in-class compliance, content, and technology solutions and services that help financial organizations manage risk and improve efficiency and effectiveness across their enterprise. The organization’s prominent brands include Bankers Systems, VMP® Mortgage Solutions, PCi, GulfPak, Desert Document Services, AppOne®, GainsKeeper®, CCH® Capital Changes, NILS INSource®, AuthenticWeb™ and CCH Wall Street®.

Wolters Kluwer Financial Services’ solutions include integrated and stand-alone compliance and work flow tools, documentation, analytics, authoritative information, and professional services. Customers include banks, credit unions, mortgage lenders, and securities and insurance organizations of all sizes throughout the United States. For more information on Wolters Kluwer Financial Services, visit www.WoltersKluwerFS.com.

   Wolters Kluwer is a leading global information services and publishing company. The company provides products and services for professionals in the health, tax, accounting, corporate, financial services, legal and regulatory sectors. Wolters Kluwer has annual revenues (2006) of € 3.4 billion ($4.3 billion), employs approximately 18,450 people worldwide, and maintains operations across Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific. Wolters Kluwer is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Its shares are quoted on the Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. For more information, visit www.wolterskluwer.com.