Pickups Plus, Inc. Appoints Sean Hayes Chief Operating Officer

CINCINNATI--May 1, 20040, 2004--Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:PUPS), a leading retailer and national franchiser in the $38 billion truck and SUV aftermarket accessory industry, today announced it has appointed Sean Hayes Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Hayes joined Pickups Plus, Inc. in April of 2003 and has been a key ingredient in the company's recovery, expansion, investment and strategic planning.

"Mr. Hayes will be the lead executive in the integration of the newly acquired Auto Preservation into our corporate structure and expansion plans," said Mr. Jesson CEO of Pickups Plus, Inc. Mr. Hayes will also be in charge of disseminating appropriate information to shareholders and the expansion of the company's franchising business.

Prior to Joining Pickups Plus, Mr. Hayes was the Managing Director of REIS Strategic Alliances, LLC, a Recovery, Expansion, Investment and Strategic planning consulting firm. Mr. Hayes has over 15 years experience with extensive background in marketing, contract negotiations, new product development and multi-location sales management. Prior to founding REIS, Mr. Hayes served as the Executive Vice President of Shared Technologies Cellular, Inc. Mr. Hayes' expertise is with public and private fund raising, placement and merchandising of consumer products through retail distribution and nationwide rollouts of retail locations. Mr. Hayes belongs to the Turnaround Management Association and received a degree in Business Administration and Computer Information Systems from New Hampshire College.

Pickups Plus, Inc. is a leading operator and franchiser of retail automotive parts and accessories stores catering to the light truck market, which is considered to be the fastest growing segment of the motor vehicle market in the United States. There are currently six franchised locations in operation and two Company owned-stores. The Company intends to pursue an aggressive expansion strategy by opening additional company-owned stores and franchise locations to become the first nationwide chain in its growing, but highly fragmented industry. For more information about the Company go to www.pickupsplus.com and look for updates in the Chairman's Letter which will be posted monthly.