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Auto Data Network's MAM Software Subsidiary Signs Agreement with Motor Parts Direct

NEW YORK & TUNBRIDGE WELLS, U.K.--Sept. 24, 2004--Auto Data Network Inc. (OTCBB: ADNW), a provider of software and real-time data services to the automotive industry, today announced that its subsidiary MAM Software recently signed an agreement that will see its Autowork software distributed by Motor Parts Direct Limited (MPD) as part of their unique garage program.

MPD, an established user of MAM's Autopart software, has invested substantially in an innovative program designed to enhance its already strong customer relationships. Central to this scheme will be Autowork, MAM's popular workshop management system.

"We are embarking on an ambitious development program," explained Mukesh Shah,MPD's Managing Director. "If we are to succeed in reaching our targets, we must actively seek to offer value above and beyond that of our competitors. Our garage program, with the help of the latest technology, offers our customers a unique opportunity to improve the efficiency and profitability of their business."

Ian Penny, Sales Director of MAM Software, stated, "We are delighted that MPD has chosen MAM as its partner for this prestigious project." Penny added, "MPD's decision to choose our Autowork application as the foundation of their garage program is a great testament to both the capability of our software and the quality of our support."

Motor Parts Direct, which has its headquarters at Braintree in Essex, recently expanded its branch network with the acquisition of Cafco Automotive. Founded four years ago by Mukesh Shah and his brother Kiran, MPD now employs 375 staff and has over 200 vehicles on the road, servicing over 9000 major accounts.

About Auto Data Network

Auto Data Network is a group of established companies, which provide software products and services to the automotive industry. The company's main customer base is the auto dealership marketplace. This marketplace consists of approximately 78,000 dealers in North America and 92,000 dealers in Europe. The company estimates that this represents a $15 billion market for Software and Services specifically for auto dealerships. The company supplies a suite of software solutions and services that enable dealerships to run their businesses more efficiently whilst achieving considerable cost savings. The majority of the company's current solutions are focused on serving the aftermarket and finance areas of dealerships. These areas are of particular importance as the aftermarket business is responsible for 48% of a dealerships profit from 12% of their overall revenue. The second most profitable area is vehicle finance and insurance this area contributes 35% of profits from 2% of revenues.

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties impacting the Company's business including increased competition; the ability of the Company to expand its operations through either acquisitions or internal growth, to attract and retain qualified professionals, and to expand commercial relationships; technological obsolescence; general economic conditions; and other risks detailed time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).