Payless Car Sales Growth Zooms with New Locations and Added Services

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.--June 9, 2004--Payless Car Sales, Inc. signed five new independent dealers through the company's dynamic franchise package including agreements in Seminole and Fort Myers, Fla.; Baton Rouge, La.; Humble, Texas; and Colorado Springs, Colo.

"Payless Car Sales is very attractive to experienced independent dealers looking to expand with a nationally recognized, action-driven brand that offers a variety of partnerships and support services," said Michael Harley, president, Payless Car Sales. "Securing alliances with premier lending sources, offering comprehensive insurance programs and negotiating with auto wholesalers for the best deal on vehicles benefit both the franchisee and customer."

When purchasing a quality vehicle from Payless Car Sales, customers are offered warranties, extended service contracts, financing services through national credit unions and lenders, and a showroom atmosphere typically found at a new car dealer. All Payless Car Sales pre-owned vehicles are less than four years old with low mileage ranging from 200 to 40,000.

Payless Car Sales is a preferred partner with www.AutoTrader.com. Through seamless technology, vehicles showcased on the Web site are connected to the Payless inventory system to automatically update vehicles so the most up-to-date inventory is featured.

"The recent Auto Trader national agreement is an example of how Payless continues to enhance this one-of-a-kind franchise package with value added services traditionally unavailable or too expensive for independent dealerships to secure," said Saira Brizzi, director of operations, Payless Car Sales. "Payless is constantly looking for financially-smart solutions to help franchises succeed long after the initial agreement is signed."

The Payless Car Sales franchise program was initiated in February 2002 and has experienced rapid growth as a result of efforts of Tulsa-based Dealer Diversified LLC, area developers. A wholly owned subsidiary of Avalon Global Group, Inc., Payless Car Sales has over 50 locations in 12 states with dealers concentrated in Florida and Texas.

For information on Payless Car Sales or to find a location near you, call 1-800-729-5898, visit www.PaylessCarSales.com or email inquiries to info@PaylessCarSales.com.

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Michael Harley, president, Payless Car Sales - High resolution, downloadable photo available at: http://pcrasp.paylesscarrental.com/press/ArchiveONE.asp?ID=87