AutoPartner, Inc. Selects Stronghold Technology Group To Provide Innovative VIN & Interchange Database Technologies

  Stronghold to Deliver AAIA-compliant VIN & Interchange Database Solutions

    SANTA ANA, Calif., May 21 Stronghold Technology Group(TM)
(http://www.Stronghold.com) the leading provider of content and e-Catalog
applications for the automotive, truck and equipment parts industries,
announced today that AutoPartner, Inc.(TM) (http://www.AutoPartner.com), a
leading provider of business software, services and solutions to independent
auto repair shops has agreed to a relationship where AutoPartner will deploy
Stronghold's innovative VIN and Interchange databases to thousands of
AutoPartner's independent repair shop management system customers via the web
and local network applications.  The relationship underscores AutoPartner's
commitment to the independent auto repair shop community by providing
innovative tools and resources independent auto repair shops need to better
advise their customers, increase shop productivity and generate increased
revenues for their business.
    Using Stronghold's VIN database technology, AutoPartner's customers will
have the ability to simply type or scan a customer's Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) into their shop management system to exactly identify the
customer's vehicle.  Thus, giving the mechanic the ability to order the
correct parts, provide accurate repairs, and speed up the process of visiting
your local repair shop.  "We are excited to add value for our repair shop
clients by providing Stronghold's suite of database products," said Jeff
Lichterman, AutoPartner CEO.  "AutoPartner knows Stronghold's products will
yield significant benefits for not only our customers but the entire vehicle
service industry."
    AutoPartner's customers will benefit by Stronghold's Interchange database
of over 1 million unique aftermarket and OE parts.  "AutoPartner continues to
demonstrate its commitment to providing its customers with the tools they need
to compete in this trying economic climate, and Stronghold is pleased to
supply database technologies that support AutoPartner and its customers,"
stated Josh Speyer, CEO of Stronghold Technology Group.

    About Stronghold Technology Group
    Stronghold Technology Group designs, develops and markets content and e-
catalog technologies for the automotive and truck parts industries. The
Stronghold Technology Group's patents-pending software technologies and
related services assist customers companies create, operate and maintain their
content and e-catalog initiatives.  Stronghold's XML-based technologies
support open industry standards and allow for intra-industry and inter-
industry integration and content management.  Stronghold Technology Group is
privately held and based in Santa Ana, California.  For more information
contact Craig Buccola at cbuccola@Stronghold.com or (949) 261 9944 x112 or
visit their website located at http://www.Stronghold.com.

    About AutoPartner, Inc.
    AutoPartner, Inc. provides business software, services and solutions to
independent auto repair shops.  The services offered by AutoPartner affect the
entire repair shop business process including customer acquisition and
retention, back office support and shop productivity.  AutoPartner's products
include the BaymasteR shop management system and the MyMechanic.com customer
relationship manager.  For more information contact Andrew Fields, VP at
561-471-0616 x1023 or andyf@autopartner.com.

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