ADP Dealer Services Earns NIADA Preferred Provider Status

w.e.b.Suite(TM)1000 Chosen as Preferred DMS System for NIADA's 19,000 Members

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Nov. 22 -- The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. -- a leading provider of dealer management systems (DMS) to car and truck dealers -- announced that it has received the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association's (NIADA) Preferred Provider designation for its w.e.b.Suite1000 DMS. w.e.b.Suite1000 is a web-based DMS specifically designed to automate and simplify the operations of small to midsize dealerships. Its 100 percent graphical user interface delivers customized applications including accounting, F&I, and parts and service through an Application Service Provider environment.

NIADA provides information and services to help its 19,000+ members gain success in the independent marketplace. Before awarding Preferred Provider status, NIADA conducts a thorough background check on each company -- including an examination of financial statements and insurance records -- and only approves the suppliers that meet their exhaustive criteria. ADP is one of only twelve vendors that are currently part of the program.

NIADA Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer Mike Linn said, "Our certification process is designed to give our stamp of approval to a select group of vendors that offer first-rate yet economical services to meet our members' needs. Our comprehensive due diligence process confirmed that w.e.b.Suite1000 is the system that will help our independent dealers automate their DMS operations."

Dale Agan, national director of sales for w.e.b.Suite1000, said, "We are honored to be part of the Preferred Provider Program. With w.e.b.Suite1000, independent dealers get a simple yet powerful solution that can affordably help them streamline operations, increase productivity in every area of the dealership and ultimately take their business to the next level."

About ADP Dealer Services

ADP Dealer Services provides integrated computing solutions to 19,500 auto, truck, motorcycle, marine and recreational vehicle dealers throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. ADP Dealer Services is the third largest business unit of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. . ADP, with $7.8 billion in revenues and approximately 550,000 clients, is one of the largest independent computing services firms in the world. More information on ADP Dealer Services is available on the Internet at http://www.dealersuite.com/ .

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