Local Dealership Teams with Carfax and Redskin's Cheerleaders; Darcars Lanham Offers Free Appraisals, Vehicle History Reports, Food and Cheerleaders' Car Wash

FAIRFAX, Va.--May 24, 2004--Carfax, the most trusted provider of vehicle history reports, is teaming up with Darcars Ford Lanham Kia to assist car shoppers this Memorial Day weekend. Shoppers interested in checking their car's history can bring their 17-digit VIN to the event where they can get free Carfax Vehicle History Reports and appraisals. In addition;

-- The world famous Washington Redskin's Cheerleaders will host a fund raising car wash to benefit the Boys and Girls Sports Association on Saturday, May 29, 2004, from 12:00 to 4:00 PM. Fans may pick up autographed pictures of the team.

-- Higher Heights Inc., a local recording studio, will be conducting a talent search and will be auditioning individuals for studio time.

-- Chrysler Financial Services and Household Bank will be on hand to discuss convenient financing options.

"Consumers deserve to buy a car they can trust, and that's just what they'll find here," said Hess Darvish, General Manager, Darcars Ford. "We're also hoping people come out to support a worthy cause and meet the Redskin's Cheerleaders."

All events will take place at Darcars Ford Lanham Kia, located at 9020 Lanham-Severn Road in Lanham, Maryland. The event is free and open to the public. Consumers who cannot attend the Memorial Day Weekend customer sales event can still get a free Carfax Vehicle History Report by visiting Darcars Lanham.

"We appreciate how important it is for consumers to have as much information as possible about a vehicle before they purchase it," said Mike Plunkett, Field Service Manager, Carfax. "Armed with our vehicle history reports consumers can shop with more confidence and reduce the stress of buying a used car."

About Darcars Ford Lanham Kia

DARCARS is proud to serve the Maryland, Virginia, DC and Florida areas with a large family of 25 automobile dealerships, representing 15 different automotive brands. One of the fastest growing automotive organizations in the country since 1977, DARCARS has your vehicle in stock for immediate delivery. Also experience DARCARS' award-winning service teams, and outstanding parts availability for your routine maintenance and repair needs. More information is available at www.darcars.com.

About Carfax

CARFAX, the leader in vehicle history services, hosts a Safe Teen Drivers Program at www.carfax.com. The CARFAX Safe Teen Drivers Program provides key information to parents and teens on safe driving tools and techniques. CARFAX also helps parents and teens make informed buying decisions about used cars through its Vehicle History Reports - available through www.carfax.com and car dealers. CARFAX Vehicle History Reports provide an instant background check on any used car, and help consumers and dealers avoid used cars with costly hidden problems, including major accident and salvage history, odometer fraud, flood damage and more. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, CARFAX has been providing the truth about used cars since 1984 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of R.L. Polk & Company.