Experian Automotive Introduces AutoCheck(R) with Buyback Insurance

Provides Dealers Insured Protection Against Major Title Defects

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Aug. 17 -- Experian Automotive, a division of global information solutions company Experian(R), today announced the availability of AutoCheck with Buyback Insurance to its customers. AutoCheck with Buyback Insurance is the first and only vehicle history report that protects dealers and their customers with an insurance policy. The First American Corporation , a Fortune 500 company, through its family of insurance companies, underwrites the policy.

Buyback Insurance is available at no extra charge to dealers on every "clean" AutoCheck Vehicle History Report through the AutoCheck vehicle history reporting service.

The Buyback Insurance policy protects subscribing dealers and their customers for one full year by insuring that the title is free from major defects. If a major title defect is found, First American Title Insurance Company will buy back the vehicle. The policy is fully transferable from the dealer to the consumer, and is effective upon registration at http://www.buybackinsurance.com/ . The policy also covers aftermarket purchases obtained at the time of the vehicle sale, such as installed accessories and warrantees, for up to $500. Further information regarding policy terms and conditions can be obtained at http://www.autocheckmembers.com/ .

"AutoCheck with Buyback Insurance provides a real insurance policy and gives dealers and their customers superior protection against major title defects," said Scott Waldron, president of Experian Automotive. "We are the first and only vehicle history report provider working with dealers to offer genuine peace of mind insurance protection. It increases consumer confidence and helps dealers sell more cars."

AutoCheck Vehicle History Reports supply information on pre-owned vehicles from a multitude of data sources, including State Department of Motor Vehicles, auto auctions and dealers. The Buyback Insurance feature insures that each vehicle receiving a "clean" vehicle history report is free from the following major title defects: junked title or salvaged title; dismantled, rebuilt or reconstructed title; flood title, fire or hail damaged title; or bought back by its manufacturer (a "Lemon Law Title" vehicle).

"AutoCheck with Buyback Insurance eliminates many of our customers' concerns when buying a pre-owned vehicle because it insures them against major problems with the title history of a vehicle," said Terrell McCombs, senior vice president, McCombs Enterprises, a top 50 dealer group in the U.S. "It is our goal to have repeat customers for life and AutoCheck with Buyback Insurance is the perfect way for us to achieve a high level of consumer confidence and satisfaction."

Tom Rubadue, president of Vehicle Title LLC, a joint venture between Experian Automotive and The First American Corporation, adds, "By insuring the accuracy of the AutoCheck vehicle history report, we have taken a great consumer information product and made it even better. AutoCheck with Buyback Insurance helps eliminate consumer uncertainty, and consequently, increases confidence, peace of mind, and a vehicle's value."

About Experian Automotive

Experian Automotive delivers information solutions to manufacturers, dealers, finance and insurance companies, and consumers. Experian helps automotive clients increase customer loyalty, target and win new business, and make better lending and vehicle purchase decisions. Its National Vehicle Database, housing more than 500 million vehicles, along with Experian's credit, consumer and business information assets, meets the industry's growing demand for an integrated information source. Experian's advanced decision support services help clients turn this information into improved business results. Experian technology supports several top automotive web sites including eBay Motors, CarsDirect.com, AutoTrader.com and NADAguides.com. For more information on Experian Automotive and its suite of solutions, visit our Web site at http://www.experianautomotive.com/ .

About Experian

Experian is a global leader in providing information solutions to organizations and consumers. It helps organizations find, develop and manage profitable customer relationships by providing information, decision-making solutions and processing services. It empowers consumers to understand, manage and protect their personal information and assets. Experian works with more than 40,000 clients across diverse industries, including financial services, telecommunications, healthcare, insurance, retail and catalogue, automotive, manufacturing, leisure, utilities, property, e-commerce and government. Experian is a subsidiary of GUS plc and has headquarters in Nottingham, UK, and Costa Mesa, California. Its 13,000 people support clients in more than 60 countries. Annual sales exceed $2.3 billion.

For more information, visit the company's Web site on http://www.experian.com/ .

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About First American

The First American Corporation is a Fortune 500 company that traces its history to 1889. As the nation's largest data provider, the company supplies businesses and consumers with information resources in connection with the major economic events of people's lives, such as getting a job; renting an apartment; buying a car, house, boat or airplane; securing a mortgage; opening or buying a business; and planning for retirement. The First American Family of Companies, many of which command leading market share positions in their respective industries, operate within six primary business segments, including: Title Insurance and Services, Specialty Insurance, Mortgage Information, Property Information, Credit Information and Screening Information. With revenues of $6.21 billion in 2003, First American has 29,000 employees in approximately 1,800 offices throughout the United States and abroad. More information about the company and an archive of its press releases can be found at http://www.firstam.com/ .