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5 Feb 2008 09:58

Autoclenz Holdings PLC05 February 2008 Issued by Citigate Dewe Rogerson Limited, Birmingham Date: Tuesday, 5 February 2008 IMMEDIATE RELEASE Autoclenz Holdings Plc The UK's leading outsourced car valeting and vehicle preparation provider Autoclenz triumphs at industry awards ceremony for fourth year running Autoclenz Limited has achieved an unprecedented hat-trick of awards from theInstitute of Transport Management. The Company has once again been hailed as 'UKContract Valeting Company' of the year. For the third time in a row, Autoclenz has been recognised for its high levelsof customer service to the automotive industry. It's also the fourth time in allthe Company has picked up the award, a feat unequalled by any of its competitorsin the award's history. The 'UK Contract Valeting Company 2007' was awarded to Autoclenz following anintensive research and selection process of the Company's overall serviceoffering to its customers. Primarily, the Company was selected to receive the award in recognition of itsstatus as the market leader in car valeting and vehicle preparation in the UK. Accepting the award on behalf of Autoclenz, Grahame Rummery, Chief Executivepaid tribute to everyone at Autoclenz who contributed to securing thisrecognition and who are key to the on-going success of the Company. He said: "It is fantastic to win this prestigious award once again. What makes this awardespecially pleasing is the industry acknowledgement that Autoclenz has been atthe forefront for such a long period of time. "It's obviously our intention to be challenging for the same award next yeartoo!" Founded in the 1960s, Autoclenz is one of the most respected and recognisednames in the motor vehicle, franchised dealership, rental and distributionsectors. Autoclenz has the ability, capacity, capability and coverage to supplylabour for any vehicle preparation requirement irrespective of volume. The strength of Autoclenz's reputation comes from the Company's customer-focusedstructure and a management team that brings a wealth of experience spanningdecades of change within the industry. Enquiries: Grahame Rummery, Chief Executive Trevor Clingo, Group Finance Director Fiona Tooley, Director Autoclenz Holdings Plc Citigate Dewe Rogerson Telephone: 08707 510 410 Telephone: 0121 455 8370 www.autoclenz.co.uk Mobile: 07785 703523 Notes to Editors Founded in the 1960s, Autoclenz is widely recognised as the leading name in carvaleting and vehicle preparation in the UK. The Company provides the completepackage for the total valeting operation that includes labour, chemicals,equipment, materials and SMART repair, management and quality control systemsthat are required to achieve quality vehicle preparation its customers expect. Acommitment to a high quality, cost effective service has made Autoclenz a keypartner for many of the best known names in the fleet, daily rental, auction anddealer network across the country. Key customers to Autoclenz include MercedesBenz, Pendragon, Inchcape, Helphire, Premier First, AVIS, BCA and other majorautomotive groups. Autoclenz's key valeting brands: Autoclenz Valeting The UK market leader in car valeting and vehicle preparation AC SMART Dedicated to taking care of all minor repairs that add up to improved salesvalue for some of the biggest names in motor sales, leasing and fleet management Pinnacle Prestige valeting and specialist vehicle preparation, with a commitment toexcellence in terms of quality of services, the calibre of staff and exactingstandards in all aspects of customer service Movements by Autoclenz Collection and delivery of vehicles for the automotive marketplace, using theconcept 'one man, one vehicle' to dramatically reduce manpower and vehicle costs AC Ready to Rent Nationwide valeting and vehicle preparation services for businesses operating inthe rental market, with vast experience of working with major rental businessessuch as Avis, National Car Rental, Europcar and Budget This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange