Automotive Resources International (ARI) Launches New Upstream Employee Sale Web-Based Program


MT. LAUREL, N.J., March 10, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Automotive Resources International (ARI), a leading global fleet solutions provider specializing in complex car and truck fleets, announces the expansion of its broad array of vehicle remarketing channels with the introduction of Web-Based "upstream" employee sales.

Using the ARIAutoDirect.com website, ARI clients can promote vehicle sales "upstream" that is prior to lease-end, thereby eliminating the cost of transporting, detailing and selling the vehicle while providing a client's employees with the advantage of purchasing a vehicle below retail price. The cost savings associated with this program can be substantial for companies with large fleets.

"Traditionally upstream sales are generated through price letters sent directly to the driver of the vehicle giving him/her the first opportunity to purchase the vehicle at a set price," explains Bob Graham, Director of Vehicle Remarketing. "Now, if the vehicle is not purchased by the driver after 14 days, ARI's mobile inspector collects the information on the vehicle, uploads photos to the ARIAutoDirect.com website, and even links the information to the client's website, presenting a potential new sales opportunity." "In addition to the financial benefit derived by customers that have taken advantage of this new program, employees have gained immediate access to extremely well priced vehicles," adds Graham.

In conjunction with the new web-based upstream sale program, ARI also provides inspection reports, photos and repair estimates. ARIAutoDirect.com additional services include 100% financing, extended warranties and transportation services to the buyer's location.

About Automotive Resources International (ARI)

With over 55 years of leadership in the fleet management industry, ARI offers the industry's most complete array of global fleet solutions. It is uniquely experienced in handling complex, vocational and geographically-dispersed fleets with more than 460,000 vehicles under customized fleet management programs.

For more information on ARI, visit our website at http://www.arifleet.com.



            

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