DATE:
DEC. 3, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
T0312-02

FOR MORE INFORMATION:�
MONICA BUCHHOLZ�
(877) 550-4286

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iATN® EXCEEDS ONE MILLION YEARS OF COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCE

Brea, CA — �The collective years of experience among International Automotive Technicians' Network (iATN) members exceeded one million on Nov. 17, 2003. iATN has approximately 48,000 members in 134 countries, with the average member having nearly 21 years of experience.

"The incredible pool of knowledge available to iATN members yields benefits for technicians, consumers and the automotive service industry," said Brent Black, iATN founder and president. "iATN members, who collectively repair more than 60 million vehicles annually, use these resources, and in turn improve the level of quality and service to consumers. As a result, the professionalism and image of the industry are elevated," added Black.

Members also share this extensive knowledge and experience on iATN, and by doing so, enhance the quality and add to the success of the network's many features. The TechMail help request system, which allows a technician to e-mail iATN technicians around the world for assistance on a repair, and the iATN Knowledge Base, a collection of relational automotive repair databases, including the FIX Database, Waveform Library, Forum Archives, and TechNight Transcripts, benefit greatly from this collective experience. iATN also has more than 20 forums and live conferencing events in which members actively participate and exchange knowledge and information.

For additional information about iATN, including the latest membership statistics and how to join the network, visit iATN at www.iatn.net.

iATN is supported by the automotive industry's top manufacturers, information providers, suppliers, associations and publications. These industry sponsors, along with sponsoring shop and technician members, make iATN possible.

The iATN Mission of Excellence: To promote the continued growth, success and image of the professional automotive technician by providing a forum for the exchange of knowledge and the promotion of education, professionalism and integrity.

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iATN is a registered trademark of the International Automotive Technicians Network.