LeaseCompare.com and ConsumerGuide.com Partner to Make Leasing a Vehicle Online Easy

Cincinnati, OH - January 15, 2004 - Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS), a pioneer in online direct-to-consumer auto leasing, has partnered with ConsumerGuide.com, a trusted resource helping smart consumers make buying decisions with confidence, to offer an online auto leasing quote/compare service. Through this association, ConsumerGuide.com visitors can connect to ACS' LeaseCompare.com web site.

At LeaseCompare.com, consumers can access a real-time comparison tool that allows them to evaluate leasing options available from multiple lenders based on geography, terms, and vehicle. Consumers can then select the leasing program that best fits their needs and apply for credit via a secured server - all in a matter of minutes. Once approved, customers review lease documents prepared by ACS, sign, and take delivery of their vehicle. The service is available for new and many late-model used cars.

"LeaseCompare.com is a terrific addition to our web site's automotive resources," notes ConsumerGuide.com General Manager Grant Whitmore. "Leasing is a popular option for many consumers, and we expect that having easy access to this link will make the actual lease arrangement convenient for our visitors."

ACS president and founder Tarry Shebesta states, "Through our arrangement with ConsumerGuide.com, we expect to be working with consumers who have done their homework and are ready to make a final decision regarding financing of their vehicles. Both ACS and ConsumerGuide.com have a strong customer focus, making this a natural partnership."

About Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (acscorp.com)

Based in Cincinnati, Automobile Consumer Services, Inc. (ACS) is a leading provider of consumer automotive services, including car buying and leasing, fleet resources, and vehicle remarketing.

Founded in 1989, ACS's mission is to provide services that enhance the experience of buying or leasing a car. ACS achieves this by leading the industry with innovative proprietary technology, superior customer service, and years of industry experience.

About ConsumerGuide.com
Consumer Guide® is a trusted resource that has been helping smart consumers make buying decisions with confidence for the past 35 years. Its team of experienced auto editors road test and rate virtually every new and used vehicle on the market each year. Vehicles are evaluated using Consumer Guide's highly regarded Best Buy and Recommended ratings to give consumers a quick and effective way to choose the vehicle that's most appropriate for their families. For more information, visit the company's web site at consumerguide.com.
give consumers a quick and effective way to choose the vehicle that's most appropriate for their families. For more information, visit the company's web site at consumerguide.com.