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eParts eXchange Appoints Chief Technology Officer

22 March 2000

eParts eXchange Appoints Chief Technology Officer

    ALSIP, Ill., March 22 eParts eXchange ( http://www.goepx.com ),
an emerging B2B global online marketplace for automotive aftermarket parts
that will service the $400 billion global automotive aftermarket, announced
today that it has named Dr. Eric Coles as Chief Technology Officer.  Mr. Coles
previously served as a business consultant to Universal Automotive Industries,
Inc. , and was the leader of the team that developed the eParts
eXchange business plan.
    Prior to engaging with Universal, Dr. Coles has been involved in the
development of a number of startup companies over the past fourteen years.  He
is an expert in technology companies and the implementation of new business
technologies.  Dr. Coles will be responsible for the operations of eParts
eXchange and especially the implementation of the Internet eCommerce
technologies.
    "New and growing companies require individuals who have a broad range of
experience and expertise and a willingness to do whatever has to be done to
make the company successful", said Universal's President & CEO Arvin Scott.
"Eric has a proven track record of starting up new technology based companies.
His demonstrated success in building eCommerce solutions for new enterprises
make him an ideal addition to our team as we launch this new and exciting
company."

    About eParts eXchange ( http://www.goepx.com )
    eParts Exchange, Inc., a subsidiary of Universal Automotive Industries,
Inc., is a B2B e-Commerce company that provides a dynamic online trading
center for worldwide buyers and sellers of automotive aftermarket parts.  The
company's focus is on the Commodity, Surplus and International Trade segment
of this market.  eParts eXchange was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in
Alsip, Ill.

    About Universal Automotive Industries ( http://www.uaiinc.com )
    Universal Automotive Industries, Inc. is headquartered in
Alsip, Illinois and specializes in the distribution and manufacture of brake
parts under its trade names "UBP - Universal Brake Parts" and "Ultimate Rotors
and Friction".

    This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to
be covered by safe harbors created hereby.  Such forward-looking statements
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties (including those risk factors
referenced in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission), and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance
or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future
results, performance, or achievements of the Company expressed or implied by
such forward-looking statements.