CARSTAR(R) Canada Selects Audatex North America, Inc. as Preferred Online Lean Training Provider

Audatex Provides Only Lean e-Learning Option Specifically for Auto Collision Repair

SAN DIEGO, July 14 -- Audatex North America, Inc. today announced an exclusive agreement with CARSTAR Canada as its preferred online provider of Lean Six Sigma training. The agreement extends to over 130 CARSTAR collision repair facilities in Canada throughout 10 provinces.

The Audatex Lean Six Sigma for Collision Repair self-paced online course provides targeted methodologies for cycle-time reduction, waste elimination and process improvement that can help quickly improve shop productivity, customer satisfaction and business-growth potential. The program also offers continuing education units (CEUs) and Audatex certification.

"The addition of this course to the CARSTAR Quality System toolkit certainly complements CQS and the CARSTAR Lean Enterprise program we have developed for our franchisees," said Sam Mercanti, President and CEO of CARSTAR Canada.

"Collision repairers rely on many types of tools today for success," said Larry Jefferies, Executive Vice President of CARSTAR Canada. "The Audatex Lean Six Sigma for Collision Repair course is the newest - and possibly the most timely - online tool now available. Time is money, and collision repair professionals who incorporate the Lean course's invaluable instruction and solid fundamentals stand to benefit as they begin their Lean journey."

"We're pleased that CARSTAR Canada recognizes Audatex for its innovative approach to providing flexible access for shops to Lean training," said John Kotsopoulos, Managing Director for Audatex North America, Inc. "It underscores the importance of Lean principles in the collision repair industry and the need for new product offerings which address the ever changing needs of the shop community."

  Highlights of Audatex Lean Six Sigma for Collision Repair include:

  --  Streaming video and audio accessed online anytime
  --  10 modules organized for maximum value to collision repairers
  --  Self-paced learning and CEU units

  --  Year-long, full access for each individual subscriber

For more information on Audatex Lean Six Sigma for Collision Repair, please download the free white paper at www.audatex.us/thinktank.aspx.

To inquire about purchasing the course, please contact Audatex toll-free at 1-800-237-4968 or through the online contact form at http://www.audatex.us/contact.aspx.

About CARSTAR Automotive Canada

CARSTAR is the largest and fastest growing automotive repair franchise network with over 400 locations in North America. Founded in Hamilton, Ontario in 1995, CARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc. has grown from eight to over 130 locations throughout 10 provinces. Within Canada, CARSTAR repairs approximately 100,000 vehicles per year with the highest rates of customer satisfaction.

About Audatex

Audatex is the leading global claims solutions provider serving the automotive industry. Active today across six continents, Audatex provides world-class claims solutions that help customers automate their processes; managing millions of claims each year efficiently and effectively, and resolving billions in claims settlements. Beyond a leading presence in automotive claims, our growing footprint also extends into automotive related financial services and medical claims solutions markets. As part of the Solera group of companies, Audatex, Sidexa, Informex, ABZ, Hollander and IMS draw on unique global experience to develop and deliver the latest technologies, market intelligence and best practices on a local level. For more information, please refer to the Company's website at www.audatex.us.