Guidepoint Launches New Services for Dealerships

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Mon Jun 29, 2009 1:30pm EDT

Introduces new GPS-based protection plans for loaner cars, lot security

PONTIAC, Mich., June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- GuidePoint Systems today announced the
launch of two new GPS-based products aimed at helping car dealerships protect
their loaner cars and unsold vehicle inventory - but also increase their
profitability.

The Pontiac, Mich.-based supplier of GPS tracking and convenience products
said it has begun marketing a new LOANER CAR PROTECTION PLAN to help protect
vehicles loaned out by dealerships.  Guidepoint also has begun selling a new
LOT PROTECTION PLAN that allows dealers to protect and monitor inventory
vehicles.  Both new plans utilize Guidepoint's award-winning technology and
services; including 24/7/365 call center support and an easy-to-use Web
interface for tracking and controlling vehicles.

In addition to protecting the vehicle while the dealer still owns it, the
Guidepoint unit can later be sold to the customer who purchases the vehicle. 
The consumer can then use the Guidepoint unit for a variety of services, from
stolen vehicle recovery and emergency dispatch to turn-by-turn driving
directions, tracking a teen driver or managing a business fleet.

"With the challenging economic climate, it's more important than ever before
for dealerships to reduce their losses and seek out new profit opportunities,"
said Rand Mueller, chief executive officer of Guidepoint. "These new services
can help dealers cut losses from theft and vehicle misuse, but can also give
them a unique and sought-after selling opportunity after the vehicle is sold."

The loaner car and lot protection plans both feature:

    --  State of the art GPS module
    --  OBD-II harness for fast, secure installation
    --  Starter-disable/enable command
    --  Online vehicle tracking on secure Web interface
    --  Stolen vehicle recovery service free with every device
    --  Pre-activated SIM cards for fast activation
    --  24/7/365 support



The new dealer protection plans are powered by Guidepoint, a leading supplier
of GPS-based products and services for systems sold through car dealerships
and specialty retailers nationwide.  Guidepoint integrates the latest GPS and
advanced wireless technology, 24/7/365 response centers, and a secure Web
interface to deliver a range of services for vehicle owners, dealerships,
lenders and business owners.  Guidepoint's services include award-winning
stolen vehicle recovery, emergency dispatch, driver convenience, fleet
management and vehicle tracking and control.

About GuidePoint Systems: Sold through more than 2,000 new and pre-owned
dealerships nationwide, Guidepoint integrates GPS, advanced wireless
technology, the Web and 24/7/365 response centers to deliver a variety of
services to vehicle owners and fleet managers. Rated the #1 stolen-vehicle
tracking solution by international research firm Frost & Sullivan, Guidepoint
also offers a variety of driver safety, convenience, fleet management and
vehicle tracking services. Visit www.guidepointsystems.com or call
1-877-GPS-FIND for more information.

SOURCE  GuidePoint Systems

Brian Edwards, Vice President of GuidePoint Systems, +1-616-262-7484,
brian@guidepointsystems.com
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