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LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DealerTrack Aftermarket Services, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRAK), today announced that SkyGuard has joined the DealerTrack Aftermarket Network(TM), an industry-leading solution for real-time aftermarket contract rating, quote generation and digital contracting. SkyGuard systems enable consumers to track and monitor their vehicles through GPS technology and SkyGuard's proprietary web-based platform. "We are excited about this agreement with SkyGuard, a leader in theft recovery and vehicle monitoring technologies," said Mark O'Neil, chairman and chief executive officer of DealerTrack. "Dealers using our Aftermarket Network to sell SkyGuard systems will benefit from a more streamlined F&I work flow, increasing their efficiency and enhancing the car-buying experience for their customers." SkyGuard is one of 34 providers that have joined the DealerTrack Aftermarket Network, which provides dealers free access to real-time information on aftermarket products and services. DealerTrack's online rating and digital contract functionality creates a more efficient F&I process. Dealers who use DealerTrack's eMenu and Aftermarket Network products in tandem are able to present aftermarket product options seamlessly to their customers with improved accuracy and speed. George Wafer, chief executive officer of SkyGuard, LLC, said, "Joining the DealerTrack Aftermarket Network opens up significant growth opportunities for SkyGuard, in part due to DealerTrack's strong market penetration among franchised dealers. The Aftermarket Network will enable us to provide real- time data on our available options and pricing for each vehicle and deal, and digital contracting through the DealerTrack platform. This will help reduce delays, contract errors and administrative costs, and ultimately enhance customer satisfaction with SkyGuard products." About SkyGuard SkyGuard, LLC is a leading provider of vehicle safety solutions. SkyGuard's products allow vehicle owners and vehicle financiers to locate and monitor vehicles. The products also allow stolen vehicles to be disabled and recovered. SkyGuard is headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, with a technical development center in Jackson, Mississippi. The shareholders of the Company are George Wafer and J. David Power III. Mr. Wafer has more than 35 years of experience in the automotive industry. Mr. Power, who currently serves on DealerTrack's Board of Directors, founded J.D.Power and Associates Inc. in 1968 and was its Chairman through March 2008. About DealerTrack (http://www.dealertrack.com/) DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRAK) is a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the U.S. automotive retail industry. Our solutions enable dealers to receive consumer leads, submit credit applications, compare financing and leasing options, sell insurance, vehicle accessories and other aftermarket products, document compliance, and execute financing contracts electronically. In addition, the DealerTrack Arkona DMS (dealer management system) is used by dealerships nationwide. Over 22,000 dealers, 500 financing sources, and many other service and information providers are active in the DealerTrack network. For more information, visit http://www.dealertrack.com/. Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements Statements in this press release regarding DealerTrack, its relationship with SkyGuard, the benefits of the DealerTrack Aftermarket Network and all other statements in this release other than the recitation of historical facts are forward-looking statements (as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include: increased competitive pressure from other industry participants, the inability to execute any element of DealerTrack's business strategy, including the retention of dealers and aftermarket providers; selling additional products and services to existing and new customers; success in expanding our customer base and product and service offerings and integrating acquisitions; and other risks listed in our reports filed with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. TRAK-G Contacts: Raphael Carty DealerTrack (516) 734-3777 Stephanie Lowenthal RF|Binder Partners (212) 994-7619 DATASOURCE: DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. CONTACT: Raphael Carty of DealerTrack, +1-516-734-3777, ; or Stephanie Lowenthal of RF|Binder Partners, +1-212-994-7619, , for DealerTrack Web site: http://www.dealertrack.com/

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