DriverSide and Experian Announce Partnership

Hi News and Press Release Submissions- 

 

I wanted to let you know that today, DriverSide announced a partnership
with Experian to promote customer loyalty. The partnership is centered
on Experian's AutoCheck vehicle history reports featuring the AutoCheck
Score. It's an industry first. 

 

AutoCheck Scores provide consumers with a numeric score specific to each
vehicle's history that factors reported events such as title and
registration information, accidents, auction announcements and other
data.  Through the partnership, DriverSide will automatically include
the AutoCheck Score in its vehicle garages and will offer online
"garages" for Experian customers who have recently purchased a used
vehicle.

 

Please let me know if you're interested in learning more about
DriverSide's suite of Business Services or this partnership. 

 

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Catherine 

 

 

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DRIVERSIDE.COM AND EXPERIAN TO HELP CAR OWNERS BETTER MANAGE THE VEHICLE
OWNERSHIP CYCLE

 

Partnership will deepen Experian's relationship with customers and
provide DriverSide with increased customer retention and lead generation

 

SAN FRANCISCO - July 21, 2008 - DriverSide.com, the first and only
website dedicated to the car owner and global information company
Experian today announced a new program that will promote customer
loyalty and additional features for the DriverSide site.  

 

The partnership is centered on Experian's AutoCheck vehicle history
reports featuring the AutoCheck Score. An industry first, the  AutoCheck
Score provides consumers with a numeric score specific to each vehicle's
history that factors reported events such as title and registration
information, accidents, auction announcements and other data.  Through
the partnership, DriverSide will automatically include the AutoCheck
Score in its vehicle garages and will offer online "garages" for
Experian customers who have recently purchased a used vehicle. Working
together, the companies are committed to helping car owners save time
and money throughout each step of the ownership cycle.

 

"DriverSide.com is a valuable tool for drivers, providing the resources
they need for owning and maintaining their vehicles," said Scott
Waldron, president of Experian's Automotive group.  "AutoCheck vehicle
history reports with the AutoCheck Score are a perfect fit for
DriverSide. By being able to quickly and confidently understand
important events in their vehicle's history, consumers can make better
decisions when it comes to servicing and eventually selling their
vehicle." 

 

DriverSide already hosts more than 250,000 garages for drivers who use
the site's many free driver-friendly features. Through the partnership,
Experian will create a long-term connection with their customers through
DriverSide garages, as well as access DriverSide's growing community of
drivers.

 

"The partnership with Experian is a natural fit for DriverSide, since
both companies are trying to help drivers make smart and informed
decisions about their vehicles," said Jad Dunning, CEO of DriverSide.
"With the current economic conditions and their impact on car sales, now
is the time for the automotive industry to double down on customer
retention and focus on car owners to generate new leads."

 

About Experian Automotive
Experian Automotive, a part of Experian, delivers information services
to manufacturers, dealers, finance and insurance companies, and
consumers. Experian(r) 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, CarMax.com and NADAguides.com.
For more information on Experian Automotive and its suite of services,
visit our Web site at http://www.experianautomotive.com
<http://www.experianautomotive.com/> .     

About DriverSide

Founded in fall 2007 by Internet Entrepreneurs Trevor Traina, Adam
Jackson, and Jad Dunning, DriverSide is the first Web site specifically
designed for automobile owners. Funded by Catamount Ventures, DriverSide
allows consumers to save money on servicing and maintenance costs as
well as buy and sell automobiles. With an in-house editorial staff,
DriverSide offers useful advice on how to own and operate a vehicle as
well as reviews on new and used automobiles. DriverSide's community
allow consumers to participate in forums, meet other owners of a
particular vehicle, share knowledge, and post reviews on mechanics and
dealers.

Whether for buying, selling, servicing, maintaining or accessorizing,
DriverSide has brought together all the information and resources needed
to make automobile ownership an easy and personalized experience. For
more information, go to www.driverside.com <http://www.driverside.com/>