PUPS Pick Ups Plus Inc (CE)

Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTC BB: PUPS, www.pickupsplus.com), a retail operator and franchiser of automotive parts and accessories stores catering to the light truck and SUV aftermarket, said today that it has added two more ValuGard(TM) Authorized Warranty Centers to its growing nationwide chain. The new centers are Line-X, 400 Conover Drive in Franklin, and Rhino Linings, 1205 South Center Street in Hickory, N.C. Both centers have contracted for the exclusive rights to the ValuGard line of warranty and reconditioning product lines within a specified area, and will market their services primarily to new local car dealerships. Merritt Jesson, president and CEO of Pickups Plus, said that the two centers will be provided with everything they need to operate and provide auto preservation services to local auto dealerships. "Our premier service to authorized centers includes certified training, a full line of ValuGard car care and environmental protection products, and ongoing sales and marketing support," he said. "In today's economy, smart consumers want to protect their cars, keeping them looking great and holding their value for years to come," Mr. Jesson said. "New car buyers turn to their dealers, who in turn rely on ValuGard Authorized Warranty Centers," he said, noting that in 2004, two ValuGard Authorized Warranty Centers in the Cincinnati area processed more than 15,000 vehicles for car dealers, generating revenues in excess of $1.5 million. ValuGard Environmental Protection Products - paint sealant, undercoating, rust proofing, and leather/vinyl and fabric/carpet protectors - are used by automotive dealerships worldwide. Many of the largest vehicle manufacturers, including General Motors(R), Ford(R), Daimler Chrysler(R), Toyota(R), Mazda(R), Hyundai(R), Nissan(R), Renault(R), Saturn(R) and Saab, rely on ValuGard for their own use, for factory defect resolution, and/or private-label ValuGard products for resale in their dealerships. About Pickups Plus, Inc. Pick-Ups Plus, Inc. (OTC BB: PUPS, www.pickupsplus.com) is a retail operator and franchiser of automotive parts and accessories stores catering to the light truck and SUV market, with five franchised locations in the U.S. and two company owned-stores. It markets and distributes the ValuGard line of professional car care and environmental protection products through its Automotive Preservation, Inc., subsidiary to automotive dealerships for new vehicle preparation, as well to detailing shops and automotive specialty stores. This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. With the exception of historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release involve risk and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. ValuGard is trademark of Automotive International, Inc. Other trademarks are trademarks are properties of their owners.