Finance Express Acquires DealTrace

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Oct. 2, 2006 -- Finance Express, which operates the first online auto finance platform specifically designed for the independent dealer, today announced that it has acquired Compusolutions, Inc. The company, well known in the industry as DealTrace, is a software technology company specializing in integrated Buy Here Pay Here and accounting systems. Based in Richardson, Texas, DealTrace is the preeminent provider of web based Buy Here Pay Here systems and is currently providing its services in 17 states. With its integration into the Finance Express program, the DealTrace technology will be available to every independent dealer in the country.

The President of DealTrace, Jeff McCurry, said, "DealTrace is the first web based technology to offer an integrated Buy Here Pay Here solution for independent dealers. We believe merging our technology with Finance Express will result in the most effective and compelling collection of tools and services ever offered to the used car dealer, in one single, simple solution. For most auto dealers, it will be the only system they will ever need, and we're excited to be a continuing part of it."

About Finance Express

Finance Express provides financing programs, electronically, for all levels of credit through its relationship with national and regional lenders. Its internet based software offers an integrated menu of services including credit application processing, credit bureau access, inventory management, electronic contracting, dealer management tools and licensed escrow services. It is a comprehensive program that provides auto dealers with online access to lenders, customer leads and dealer management services in a single seamless solution. At the same time, through its fully licensed escrow company, it provides auto lenders with a method of completing their transactions safely and securely.

About DealTrace

DealTrace is the result of over fourteen years of research and testing. It offers dealers the opportunity to utilize a full suite of tools to manage their business effectively without having to spend time managing their software. DealTrace is the easiest, most up-to-date dealer management and loan servicing solution available on the market. All data is backed up offsite, so DealTrace clients never have to worry about making regular backups. In addition to its Buy Here Pay Here and accounting technology, DealTrace has integrated its system with industry leaders including AutoTrader, Cars.com, LAW, Bankers Systems, NADA, Black Book, Passtime and On Time.

David Huber, President of Finance Express, said, "We think DealTrace is the premier Buy Here Pay Here system in the country. By adding their capabilities to the Finance Express system, we believe we have fulfilled our goal of becoming the first and only single entry system which incorporates a complete DMS, lenders, Buy Here Pay Here, accounting and many other unique features that improve the performance and profitability of the dealership. We

don't think there is another program with the capability, power, simplicity and versatility of Finance Express available to any auto dealer, anywhere."

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