Planet Salvage Elects Former Western Auto Chairman, John Leach, as Chairman Of Its Board of Directors

    LENEXA, Kan., Feb. 5 Planet Salvage has appointed John
Leach as Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors. He formerly served as
Chairman and CEO of Western Auto from 1977 to 1996 and held several executive
level positions for the Auto Store Group of Sears Roebuck and Co. from 1971 to
1977.
    "Mr. Leach's reputation and qualifications are well known throughout the
automotive industry.  With his leadership, we will be able to better position
the company to take advantage of the many opportunities that are emerging in
the automotive parts market place.  We are very excited about John's
commitment to the Company," said Scott Petersen, Planet Salvage President and
CEO.
    "I am delighted to escalate my involvement with Planet Salvage," said
Leach.  "Things are changing quickly in this market and I am anxious to be in
the forefront of the Company's efforts."
    Leach has 25 years experience in the automotive care industry and
currently serves as CEO of Autopact Company.  Prior to his appointment as
Chairman, Leach served on the Planet Salvage Board of Advisors and is an
investor in the Company.

    About Planet Salvage
    Planet Salvage ( http://www.planetsalvage.com ) was formed in 1999 and is based
in Lenexa, Kansas.  Planet Salvage members can utilize the efficiencies of the
Internet to conduct business in an open non-restrictive environment that
serves the entire collision repair supply chain, from estimating to parts
procurement to total loss disposition.  For more information please contact
Cheryl Tiemann at 913-599-1600 or visit their website at
http://www.planetsalvage.com .