Firm may have the smallest carbon footprint in U.S.

Royal Oaks, CA, June 14, 2008:  The National Vehicle Certification Program Group has a unique claim to fame- what just may be the lowest carbon footprint in America. In an era of mass consumption and disposal, NVCP is a refreshing breath of clean air.  The National Vehicle Certification Program Group (NVCP) inspects and certifies recycled cars and trucks. They do it with no office, no paper, and no waste. “We make sure vehicles run properly, thereby keeping carbon emissions down”, said Ed Marko, VP of Virtual Motors, one of the founding firms of NVCP, “that makes us a “Green” company.”

We do all of our reporting online and paperless, we collect our data, register our warranties, and issue the certifications online. We do not even have an office to heat or cool.” In addition, NVCP does virtually all training online, and has local representation in each market, limiting the energy normally expended in air travel.

Perhaps the most important fact is that NVCP contributes in an often-overlooked, but immensely significant way- they help recycle cars and trucks. According to the U.S Department of Transportation, 7,667,000 new passenger vehicles were sold in 2005 alone¹. In that same year, 9,989,000 vehicles were scrapped.² According to the Argonne National Lab GREET model, it takes 100.391 million Btus to make the vehicle, batteries and fluids in an average 3,201-pound vehicle³, meaning recycling rather than scrapping those vehicles saves billions of Btus per year.

“We’re proud to have a small footprint in an industry much maligned for its negative environmental impact”, said Mr. Marko.

 NVCP® or National Vehicle Certification Program is the only nationally recognized, independent vehicle certification program on the market today. Inspections are done free from the influence of the manufacturer or dealer, and the inspectors are not dealership employees. The focus is on providing an objective, thorough, and scientific analysis of the vehicle’s history, current condition, and future reliability. The program creates a national quality benchmark through standardization of the inspection process, ongoing training and innovation, and highly skilled, experienced inspectors.  For more information about the National Vehicle Certification Program, please contact Ed Marko at 831.308.0404 X 104, or by email at emarko@virtualmotors.com.  ¹United States Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 2008 National Transportation Statistics, Table 1-16, Retail New Passenger Car Sales² Ibid, Table 4-54: Motor Vehicles Scrapped³http://www.transportation.anl.gov/software/GREET/

Virtual Motors LLC in combination with National Vehicle Certification Group have partnered with CARFAX to launch the first and only nationally recognized, independent third-party Pre-Owned Vehicle Certification Program available on the market today. This unique program offers dealers and their customers NVCP’s Physical Inspection, Engine and Transmission Fluid Analysis completed by an independent third party mechanic, a fully insured 3 month 3000 mile, or 6 month 6000 mile mechanical warranty, and vehicles entered into the program qualify for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee. Consumers will have the option to extend coverage to Lifetime Power train Coverage on qualified models. All certification information is available online in a compact and informative report along with pictures of the vehicle for dealers and consumers to view.

“The market has changed. Customers require reliable, verifiable information before they make a buying decision. Virtual Motors along with CARFAX now provide all of that required information, with a Mechanical Warranty and Buyback Guarantee in one convenient place. That’s the peace of mind today’s consumers’ demand.” Stated Ed Marko, VP of Sales & Marketing Virtual Motors. “This is a true, third-party independent certification process. No manufacturer can say that.” added Rob Gaither, President and CEO of Virtual Motors. “The chemical analysis combined with the physical inspection allows us to insure that a consumer is purchasing a quality pre-owned vehicle inside and out. This fluid analysis is like a blood test for your vehicle; the physical inspection a sort of stress test. The process truly gives dealers and consumers more information about a vehicle than was ever possible in the past.”  Mr. Gaither went on to say.

For additional information on Virtual Motors LLC and the National Vehicle Certification program, contact Ed Marko at sales@virtualmotors.com.

Virtual Motors is a leading provider of fully-integrated DMS solutions and services, after market products and sales & marketing programs for the automotive industry. Virtual Motors solutions combine flexible workflow management with innovative technologies that automate repetitive tasks and simplify inventory management, sales management, F&I processes, customer relations management and other critical processes. Virtual Motors offers the systems, service, sales & marketing products, software and support critical to success in today’s highly-competitive automotive marketplace.