Auto/Mate Certified by Chrysler for ARO

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Auto/Mate Dealership Systems announced today that its AMPS dealer management system has been certified by Chrysler for ARO. Chrysler dealers using AMPS can now seamlessly connect to Chrysler's ARO parts inventory management system. ARO connects dealer spare parts inventory to a Mopar-controlled automatic daily replenishment order. It's unique to the industry because it's based on individual dealer demand. ARO replenishes parts on an as-needed basis, reducing the capital investment that a dealer makes in stocking excess parts. Clifton Park, NY June 25, 2007 -- Auto/Mate Dealership Systems, ranked the highest for overall customer satisfaction in the last three NADA surveys, announced today that its AMPS dealer management system has been certified by Chrysler for ARO. Chrysler dealers using AMPS can now seamlessly connect to Chrysler's ARO parts inventory management system. ARO connects dealer spare parts inventory to a Mopar-controlled automatic daily replenishment order. It's unique to the industry because it's based on individual dealer demand. ARO replenishes parts on an as-needed basis, reducing the capital investment that a dealer makes in stocking excess parts. "ARO is a unique system in that it maximizes the efficiency of dealer capital invested in parts inventory," said Mike Esposito, President and CEO of Auto/Mate. "The time savings and cost advantages it offers are very exciting to our Chrysler dealers." The time savings and cost advantages it offers are very exciting to our Chrysler dealers. All Auto/Mate Chrysler dealers will be updated to ARO at no charge. The certified interface allows Chrysler to query Auto/Mate's AMPS DMS every night. Chrysler monitors each individual dealer's inventory and sales based on what was sold, then ships parts overnight based on what the system tells them is needed the next day. Dealers can maintain control by reviewing and agreeing upon recommended stocking parameters, and may revise them as necessary. Years of accumulated data from Chrysler dealers was used to develop ARO's accurate forecasting model that takes the guesswork out of stocking parts. The parts replenishment process is completely automated and once installed, the dealers don't have to do a thing. Chrysler ARO also offers an order guarantee, whereby if parts sit on a dealer's shelf for nine months the OEM will buy them back. However, the system is so advanced that it monitors and compares dealers' inventory needs across the country. If Dealer A in one location needs a part that happens to be aging in Dealer B's inventory, Chrysler will send a shipping label to Dealer B so they can forward the part to Dealer A. About Auto/Mate Auto/Mate Dealership Systems was established 25 years ago with a simple goal: to provide an efficient and reasonably priced computer system to increase dealers' profitability. Designed by former auto dealer executives, AMPS (Automotive Management Productivity Suite) by Auto/Mate offers more than 20 fully integrated modules to suit any size dealership and to address every need, including Sales, F&I, Fixed Operations, Accounting, CRM, Fleet Sales and more. Auto/Mate's success has led to a continuous growth rate of more than 30% per year, with its system currently in use by more than 400 dealers. In three combined surveys conducted by NADA, Auto/Mate has ranked the highest in customer satisfaction over any other dealer system. AMPS by Auto/Mate Dealership Systems is powerful, scalable and has a unique, graphical interface that makes it familiar and easy to use. AMPS is an open system and will run on most computer hardware that a dealer has in place. When compared to other systems on the market, AMPS offers the most value per dollar, allowing dealerships to operate more efficiently and profitably. For more information, please visit www.automate.com.