2007 Fall Conference

1. 2007 Fall Conference Federated Auto Parts Presented by: Brad Duncan MindQuest, Inc.

2. Founder, CEO Profit Pro, Inc. from 1990-2000 Created “IT” relationship with Fisher Auto Parts - 1995 Shared compatible vision for technology, especially Electronic Parts Catalog. Jointly introduced AAIA Electronic Parts Catalog Standards to manufacturers at AWDA – 1996 Federated/Profit Pro implemented first AAIA-Compatible EPC and Electronic Ordering model for installers with over 2,000 installations -1997. Profit Pro sold to Wrenchead.com in 2000. Founded MindQuest, 2001 - Built exclusive relationship with Federated Auto Parts – Became “IT” guy. Who’s this Federated “IT” Guy?

3. Ensure Federated’s “leading edge” technology position with innovative products Assist members with individual IT needs Build “virtual” group system for seamless interaction between members, vendors and customers Lead the “EPC” charge MindQuest’s Responsibilities

4. “Open Systems”, non-proprietary platform for Members and Customers • Seamless Interaction between systems • Vendors, Members and Customers • Virtual “Group” Methodologies • Low cost eCommerce for Everyone • Business “at the speed of light” • Lowering the cost of doing business by applied technology • If it ain’t broke….It’s probably old….Let’s fix it. • Leading Edge Technology Philosophy • “Free” Electronic Parts Catalogs provided by Manufacturers, supported by Federated Federated’s IT Philosophies

5. Software Applications Depend on EPC • Business Relationships Depend on EPC • Manufacturer / WD Relationship • Distributor / Parts Installer Relationship • Parts Installer / Consumer Relationship EPC Drives Federated’s IT Success

6. Data delays & errors mean “lost sales” • Federated’s goal is Real-Time Manufacturer-Controlled EPC • Error Corrections • New Data Feeds • PIES Enhanced • EPC – Excellence in Product Coordination • Vendor to Federated • Federated to Installers • Installers to Consumers Accurate & Timely EPC = Improved Sales

7. Profit Pro becomes leading provider of Point-of-Sale, Store Management software for major Automotive chains from 1990-1995 – EPC becomes Important! • Triad “Locks us out” • Profit Pro acquires small EPC provider AMS – 1995 • Brad gets yelled at by Jules Trump, CEO CSK Auto Parts - 1996 • Brad meets with Bob McKenna at NAPA to discuss “EPC” - 1996 • Bob says “We (NAPA) hold the manufacturer responsible for the part we put on the car.” - 1996 • Brad is “enlightened” – 1996 • Brad calls Tim Tierney, Executive VP of APAA to propose a “donation of technology” – 1996 • The first APAA Electronic Parts Catalog standards are released – 1996 • Brad and Art introduce standards to manufacturers during AWDA meeting – 1996 • Fisher Auto Parts installs over 2,000 “Free” installer computer systems with EPC and electronic ordering – 1997 • Art Fisher continues to lead the charge for manufacturer-owned, free EPC. 1997-2004 AAIA EPC Standards – A History

8. Is EPC Free to Federated WD’s, Jobbers and Installers? • YES • Are Federated Members burdened with transaction fees? • NO • Are Federated’s transactions private? • YES • Have we lowered Federated’s operating costs? • YES • Is Federated doing business “at the speed of light?” • YES • Federated Ecommerce for everyone? • YES What’s happened since 1996? Art was Right!

9. Room for improvement • Manufacturer-Owned EPC • Build on AAIA Standards • Integrated Real-time with Federated Autoi Network • Footnote Management • Deliver on ACES promises • Narrow counterman’s choices • Eliminate errors • Eliminate superfluous information • Part No. Driven Data • Interchange • Pricing • Footnote Management • Imaging • Web Links

10. Many catalog managers lack IT experience Company executives push the problem “under the rug” as a necessary evil vs. a marketing opportunity ACES and PIES are “hard”! Too many formats requested Who Owns the EPC Challenge Electronic Catalog is an IT thing!

11. The Federated Autoi Network • Introduced Spring 2007 • “Virtual Group” through Internet • Federated Stakeholders “acting as one” • Real-time “Intra-Netting” with: • Vendors (Manufacturers) • Members • Customers

12. Presently Supported By • Affinia Group • Federal-Mogul • Standard Motor Products • Cardone Industries • Dayco • Hastings • Goodyear Engineered Products • Dorman • USA Industries • Perfection Clutch • Delphi • Others 100% Support So Far

13. Federated SHOP MANAGER • Shop Relationship Builder • EPC/Labor Guide integrated • Parts ordering • Full Shop Management • Autoi Network Compatible

14. Federated PartsManager • WD Relationships • EPC Integrated • Full Business Management • Virtual Connection to Shops • “Open Source” Philosophy • Autoi Network Compatible

15. Federated Autoi Online • EPC “Everywhere” • Manufacturer Supported • AAIA Compatible • Free “e-commerce” • Autoi Network Compatible

16. Federated Autoi ToolBox • More “Shop Tools” • Integrated Job Estimating with Labor and EPC • Online Parts Ordering • Integrated eLibraries • Autoi Network Compatible

17. Websites for Members • Full Functionality • B2B, B2C Enabled • Online Parts Ordering • Integrated eLibraries • Autoi Network Compatible

18. ELIBRARY Connections • Delphi RepairPoint Essentials • Repair Procedures • Auto IQ: • Interactive systems training • Educational tutorials • Streaming video • Technical Resources Including: • Brake • HVAC • Audio • Safety • Technical Service Bulletins • Capacities & Specifications • Wiring Diagrams • Maintenance Intervals • Diagnostic Assistant

19. Tie IT to EPC – Catalog Managers need help from IT Professionals Real-time, accurate and complete EPC data Ecommerce “for all” Vendor, Member and Customerparticipation in the Federated Autoi Network Key IT Initiatives FOR 2007 and Beyond

20. Federated Autoi Network “Speed of light business relationships”

21. Thank you!