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eAuto Sweepstakes Offers Professional Technicians a Chance to Win A Craftsman(R) Professional Toolbox

4 December 2000

eAuto Sweepstakes Offers Professional Technicians a Chance to Win A Craftsman(R) Professional Toolbox
    DALLAS, Dec. 4 eAuto, a leading Internet-based resource
for automotive-related information, will be giving away a Craftsman
Professional Toolbox valued at $5,300 to a registered eAuto member.  In
addition to the grand prize toolbox, the sweepstakes will offer two
second-prize winners a $500 shopping spree.  Two third-prize winners will also
receive an eAuto shopping spree worth $250.
    eAuto launched its online business-to-business channel Nov. 6 at
http://www.eauto.com which allows professional technicians to purchase automotive
replacement parts and accessories more efficiently.  Motivated to sell more
than "a part in a box," the eAuto program includes a number of features and
services specifically designed for the automotive trade, including Vehicle
Identification Number-enabled searching and special volume-based pricing using
patent-pending technology.
    "We've just launched our new B2B auto parts channel and to give
professional technicians and shop owners even more of a reason to become a
member of eAuto we will give away this great Craftsman toolbox to a registered
member," said Rick Mochulsky, vice president of sales and marketing.  "All you
have to do is visit http://www.eauto.com and fill out our registration form to become
a member of eAuto and you will automatically be entered in the contest."
    The contest registration begins Dec. 4.  To register, simply visit
http://www.eauto.com, click on the sweepstakes button and complete the
registration form.  Currently registered eAuto members are automatically
entered in the contest.  The entry deadline is Jan. 31, 2001 and the drawing
will be Feb. 9, 2001.
    The Craftsman Professional Toolbox giveaway is Craftsman's largest and
highest quality toolbox combination.  It features a 56-inch wide, 10-drawer
chest that provides 26,518 cubic inches of storage and a 56-inch, 13-drawer
Mobile Tool Cart that provides 39,929 cubic inches of storage along with six
6x2-inch casters offering strong support and easy mobility.  Some of the other
features of this outstanding toolbox include:

    --  Raise & Release drawer latch system: Simply lift the pull and slide
        drawer open for full access to your tools
    --  Pivot locking system delivers maximum security for valuable tools
    --  Improved powder coat finish is up to 50 percent thicker than previous
        models with more than twice the rust protection
    --  Four heavy-duty tubular handles offer an ergonomic grip when moving
        the unit
    --  New Craftsman Professional Series quality that pros can count on
    --  Internal cage construction creates the strongest Craftsman units ever
    --  Ball-bearing drawers open and close easily even under heavy loads
    --  Two Gas cover struts let professionals easily open and close the cover
    --  Non-slip drawer liners and dividers assist with organization
    --  Interchangeable modular drawers can be easily reconfigured to meet
        your demanding needs
    --  Open top provides a quick view of all items stored in the top
    --  1.5-inch thick hardboard work surface on Side Cabinets, Intermediate
        Chests and Mobile Tool Carts
    --  Lifetime limited warranty; Made in U.S.A.

    About eAuto, Inc.
    eAuto is the most comprehensive automotive services Web site on the
Internet.  Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, eAuto's online business-to-business
channel offers professional technicians, service facility owners and fleet
managers a faster and easier way to locate and buy the automotive parts they
need.  Products include original equipment-replacement and aftermarket parts,
accessories, chemicals, tools and equipment for all vehicle makes.  eAuto
debuted in 1996 as a directory site, and quickly became the largest automotive
directory on the Web.  Since its launch, eAuto has served more than 1 million
visitors.  It continues to offer services such as new car buying, vehicle
financing, auto insurance rate comparisons, vehicle history reporting, credit
reporting, vehicle discount certificates as well as Web site reviews, chat
areas, headline news, car reviews, automotive magazine discounts and more.
eAuto is also the title sponsor of the Lehman Racing IHRA Top Fuel Dragster
driven by world-record-holder Clay Millican.  For more information, visit
http://www.eauto.com.

    Craftsman is a registered trademark of Sears, Roebuck and Co.

     Nicole Rex or Billy Kendall
     Vollmer
     972.488.4790
     nicole@vollmerpr.com
     billy@vollmerpr.com

     Rick Mochulsky
     eAuto, Incorporated
     214.224.6010
     rick@eauto.com