---

Top Driver Introduces CD-ROM to Diagnose Vehicle Problems

9 June 1999

Top Driver Introduces CD-ROM to Diagnose Vehicle Problems

    NEW YORK, June 8 -- Top Driver, a leader in driver education
and driving related services, announced it has formed a strategic alliance
with AutoTech, an at-home computer program that provides diagnostic car care
services for over 500 models of cars, trucks, SUV's and vans.  The agreement
further enhances Top Driver's services and discount programs available to its
growing customer base.
    "Top Driver has the ability to train drivers with education, to protect
them with the Driver's Shield(R) auto services and discounts program, and now
adds the ability to help them detect early car problems," said Sebastian
Giordano, chief operating officer for Top Driver.  "AutoTech allows consumers
to hone in on their automobile troubles which makes them better informed
drivers before they spend their savings on unnecessary car repairs."
    Through AutoTech, drivers can answer a series of yes or no questions
before being offered a potential diagnosis about the problem the driver is
experiencing.  Armed with that information, the car owner can decide what
course of action needs to be taken.  AutoTech also offers a reminder service
for regularly scheduled maintenance like oil changes, tune-ups and lube jobs,
a built-in calculator for drivers interested in buying a new or used vehicle,
and a repair log.
    "Top Driver allows us to get AutoTech into the hands of the novice
driver," said Karl Spain, president of AutoTech.  "AutoTech will arm the
first-time driver with valuable information about their car before they take
it in for service."
    Top Driver is changing the way people learn to drive by providing the
highest quality driver education available today.  With training centers
nationwide, Top Driver employs the latest technology in touch-screen computer
training, multimedia classroom instruction and one-on-one training in brand
new vehicles.
    Partnered with Metlife Auto, Students Against Destructive Driving (SADD)
and Business Against Drunk Drivers (BADD), Top Driver is the first in the
industry to bundle driver education programs, DMV Services, financing
information, insurance services, automotive safety products and driver
accessories in easily accessible locations.  To order AutoTech contact Top
Driver at 888-TOP-DRIVER or visit its web site at http://www.topdriver.com.

    Top Driver Locations:
    -- SouthPark Center, Strongsville, OH
    -- Trumbull Shopping Park, Trumbull, CT
    -- Greenwood Park Mall, Greenwood, IND