AppOne Named Exclusive Portal Solutions Provider of myEZCarCare to Independent Auto Dealer...

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

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([R]). 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."