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                          GOLD TERM SERVICES AGREEMENT

WELCOME to autobytel.com inc.'s family of accredited motor vehicle dealers. This
Agreement is entered into by and between autobytel.com inc., a Delaware
Corporation, with its principal place of business at 18872 MacArthur Blvd.,
Irvine, California 92612 ("ABT" or "Us" or "We" or "Our") and [LEGAL_NAME],
a(n) [INC_ST] [ENTITY] dba [DBA] with its principal place of business at
[ADDRESS], [CITY], [ST] [ZIP] ("Dealer" or "You" or "Your"). (ABT and
Dealer, each a "Party" hereunder are sometimes collectively referred to herein
as the "Parties.")

        In consideration of the following mutual promises and for other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, ABT and Dealer, on their own behalf and on behalf of each of their
"d.b.a." operation(s) set forth in Appendix "A" attached hereto, intending to be
legally bound hereby, warrant, covenant and agree as follows:

I.  OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:

1.  ABT promises to provide an Internet-based marketing program and Online
    services to attract potential purchasers to http//www.autobytel.com, (THE
    "WEBSITE"); The term Purchase Request(s) as utilized in this Agreement,
    refers to vehicle purchase or lease referral requests originating from the
    Website. Nothing in this section shall be construed to include direct
    vehicle orders or locating services.

2.  ABT promises to use reasonable efforts to promptly forward to You
    information regarding an identified potential purchaser whose purchase/lease
    request originating through the Website from within Your assigned Primary
    Market Area (PMA);

3.  ABT promises to provide You with technical support during regular business
    hours (Pacific Standard Time) to assist You and/or Your representative(s) in
    the use of Our products and services. Except where otherwise informed by the
    technical support staff at the time services are requested, this service is
    included in your monthly subscription fees. As some services require
    substantial time and effort to complete, ABT reserves the right to institute
    supplemental charges for some services without prior notification;

4.  We promise to provide consumers with assistance and support through Our
    Customer WOW! Program, during normal business hours (Pacific Standard Time);

5.  We agree, subject to individual state law restrictions, to continue to
    develop, maintain, and enforce uniform Customer Service Standards that will
    be implemented by Our subscribing dealers. To meet such a commitment, ABT
    reserves the right to amend the Customer Service Standards from time to time
    to modify, eliminate or impose additional Customer Service Standards as the
    law or the changing business climate may dictate;

6.  We promise to promptly notify Dealer in writing of any revisions to the
    Customer Service Standards outlined herein. We will not impose amendments or
    additions to Our Customer Service Standards unless they are applied to all
    subscribing dealers within Your state;

7.  We promise to use reasonable efforts to effectively communicate mutually
    beneficial information relating to the ABT products and services provided
    during the term of this Services;

8.  ABT shall use its reasonable efforts to provide prompt transmission of data
    to Dealer. Except as otherwise provided for in paragraph I (16) below, ABT
    shall not be liable for any loss of data, delays or errors in transmitting
    data or any loss of business due to electrical power source failure,
    telephone transmission failure, unforeseen criminal acts of others, Natural
    Disaster, acts of God, or any other conditions beyond our control.

9.  We are responsible to maintain Our own equipment at Our sole expense and
    will assume all responsibility for loss, damage, and maintenance to Our own
    equipment;

10. We hereby grant to You a nonexclusive, non-transferable license that will
    allow up to two simultaneous users to access Our proprietary Dealer Real
    Time (DRT) information communications system to receive Purchase Requests;

11. NEW VEHICLE EXCLUSIVE PRIMARY MARKET ASSIGNMENT ("PMA"): You have been
    assigned an exclusive market area for the subscribed new vehicle franchises
    of [FRANCHISES]. This exclusive area effects new vehicle Purchase Requests
    originating from Our Website only. The U.S. Postal Code description of this
    PMA assignment is set forth in Exhibit "A" attached to this Agreement and
    incorporated herein by this reference. ABT has sole and complete authority
    to define Your PMA. Except in the case of a holdover as set forth in
    paragraph 13 below, Your exclusive PMA will remain in effect for six (6)
    months without the possibility of adjustment except by the mutual consent of
    both . ABT reserves the right to conduct a market representation study to
    determine the effectiveness of Your PMA during the term of this Agreement.
    ABT in their sole discretion may use the results of these studies to among
    other things, evaluate the market value of Your PMA and Your effectiveness
    in servicing purchase requests from Your PMA. ABT reserves the right to
    adjust Your PMA should the U.S. Postal service make any changes to the zip
    codes represented or as necessary following a market study. ABT will provide
    You with not less than thirty-(30) days written notice of the pending
    change; ABT shall not be held liable for any unnoticed changes in Your PMA
    as a result of U.S. Postal Service mandated zip code alteration(s).

12. TERM: This Agreement shall be for a term of twelve (12) months, unless
    terminated earlier pursuant to section Section I (13) or II 20. Upon the
    consent of ABT this Agreement may be extended at twelve (12) month
    intervals, up to a maximum of five (5) successive terms . All renewal
    confirmations and consent by ABT shall be evidenced in writing and delivered
    to Dealer in accordance with section III 4. In the event services are
    continued without written extension, this agreement and all non-conflicting
    terms therein shall be deemed as a holdover contract and extended on
    reoccurring a month-to-month basis until terminated by either party or by
    breach of any part of this Agreement.

13. ABT MAY TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT:

            a) immediately for any breach of this Agreement by You which is not
               cured within ten (10) days after You receive written notice of
               the breach from Us;

            b) immediately if any fees due ABT under this Agreement are unpaid
               and outstanding more than thirty (30) days after ABT makes a
               written request for payment;

            c) immediately, if Dealer is guilty of willful misconduct in the
               performance of its duties under this Agreement;

            d) immediately upon a finding of Dealer's violation of state or
               Federal law or conviction for such violation, whether
               administratively, civilly, or criminally;

            e) Immediately upon discovery of Dealers' sale or transfer of all or
               substantially all of its dealership assets and/or management and
               control.

            f) immediately if an order for liquidation against You is entered
               and not stayed in a bankruptcy proceeding;

            g) upon sixty (60) days (30 days in the case of a holdover term)
               written notice to You.

14. TAXES: We shall be responsible for paying all taxes imposed upon Us by
    reason of the compensation paid to Us for providing services to You under
    this Agreement.

15. INDEMNIFICATION: We promise to indemnify and hold harmless You and Your
    subsidiaries and/or affiliates and Your respective members, managers,
    directors, officers, employees, and agents against any and all losses,
    liabilities, claims, awards, damages, judgments, settlements, and costs,
    including fees and expenses, arising out of or related to Our negligence or
    wrongful conduct, or arising out of any third-party claim. In the event We
    are served with notification of action or suit against You, We will promptly
    notify You of such claim.

    We promise to defend at Our sole cost and expense, all such claims, actions,
    lawsuits, or proceedings. In all events, You, in your sole discretion, shall
    have the right to participate in the defense of any such action through
    counsel of your own choosing at Your sole expense. In the event We are
    served with notification of action or suit against You, We promise to
    promptly notify You of such claim(s), and Dealer, in Your sole discretion,
    shall defend all such actions or suits through counsel of Your own choosing.

II. YOUR COMMITMENT TO US:

1.  At all times during the term of this Agreement, You and/or Your designated
    representatives will abide by the terms of this Agreement and will perform
    the duties as set forth herein, in accordance with the terms of this
    Agreement.

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2.  Your Dealer Principal and General Manager will actively participate in the
    application, implementation, and operation of the ABT service system within
    the dealership(s).

3.  You understand and agree that You are responsible for all internal costs, if
    any, associated with implementation of Our systems and services within Your
    facilities.

4.  You will dedicate at least one (1) key employee to be responsible for the
    new vehicle program and at least one (1) key employee to be responsible for
    the Certified Pre-Owned CyberStore program, if so elected. This person(s)
    will be empowered to act as a liaison between ABT and Dealer. This person(s)
    shall be referred to as the "ABT Manager." You promise to notify Us in
    writing within ten (10) days with the identity of any newly designated ABT
    Manager.

5.  You will make Your ABT Manager(s) available to Us for training upon
    reasonable request and notice, Your Dealer Principal and General Manager
    agree to participate in at least one (1) ABT-U Basic Training program or
    other similar program affiliated with ABT, offered by ABT either at the
    Dealer's facility or at an offsite facility offered by ABT, within One
    Hundred Twenty (120) days from the date of this Agreement. ABT shall reserve
    for You, free of tuition costs, two (2) seats for ABT Manager Training and
    one seat per Dealer Manager per franchise per year at an ABT-U Basic
    Training course or other similar program affiliated with ABT. Additional
    seats may be purchased at a cost of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
    ($2,500.00) per seat. Dealer will ensure that each ABT Manager will attend
    at least one ABT Phone Training Session prior to activating our services and
    (1) ABT-U Basic training course or other similar program affiliated with ABT
    within ninety (90) days from the date of this Agreement. Dealer understands
    that ABT will not forward Purchase Requests under this Agreement until such
    time as The ABT Manager Phone Training has been completed. ABT may suspend
    Purchase Requests in the event all ABT-U Basic Training or other similar
    program affiliated with ABT has not been completed by the qualified ABT
    Manager(s), Dealer, and GM within the time frames stated herein. Until such
    time as Dealer's compliance with this term has been confirmed by ABT, ABT is
    hereby granted express authority and permission to re-route any Purchase
    Requests received from Dealer's PMA to the nearest qualified ABT subscribing
    dealer or in the alternative, a manufacturer for the vehicle type requested
    with whom ABT has a business relationship for secondary marketing of the
    subject vehicle make, without prior notice to Dealer.

6.  You will set aside and designate a work area within Your dealership wherein
    the ABT Manager(s) may perform his/her/their duties under this Agreement.

7.  When working with each Purchase Requester provided to You through Our
    service system, You will, at all times, act in good faith and in accordance
    with state and federal laws.

8.  You promise to reasonably participate in ABT's program offerings, including
    any programs or services developed in the future.

9.  CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS:

        A  Dealer shall contact one hundred percent (100%) of the Potential
           Purchasers within one (1) business day of Dealer's receipt of the
           inquiry from ABT. ABT retains the right to re-route to another
           accredited ABT dealer, at any time, any Purchase Requester(s) not
           contacted by You, without prior notice; and

        B  Dealer's initial response shall be by telephone or e-mail and shall
           confirm receipt of the Purchase Request. Dealer shall at the same
           time, but in no event more than two (2) business days following
           receipt of the Purchase Request, disclose all of the following
           information (the "Dealer Information"):

                  a)  the availability of the vehicle inquired about;

                  b)  the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of the
                      vehicle;

                  c)  availability of all requested options;

                  d)  the complete price that You will sell or lease the vehicle
                      to the Potential Purchaser, including all options
                      requested, preparation fees, destination fees and/or
                      advertising costs or charges not otherwise included in the
                      vehicle price;

                  e)  all relevant financing terms and conditions which may
                      apply to the purchase or lease transaction requested;

                  f)  all other terms, costs and conditions required by law to
                      be disclosed to prospective purchasers; and

                  g)  ABT retains the right to re-route any Purchase Request(s)
                      to another accredited ABT Dealer in the event the
                      information called for in this section II(9)(B) are not
                      completely disclosed to a Purchase Requester(s).

        C  You agree to maintain an Overall Satisfaction Index (OSI) score as
           measured by ABT at a level that is equal to or above the regional
           average for comparable make dealers in Your PMA area. OSI is a
           quarterly scoring method which measures and ranks performance by
           comparing Dealer's average Purchase Request contact ratio, actual
           sales completed from Purchase Requests provided, the number of
           finance transactions completed through ABT, and customer service
           ratings as provided by customer surveys, with those of other
           similarly situated Dealers within a region. ABT in their sole
           discretion may extend the term of this Gold Term Services Agreement
           as specified in Section Section I(12) herein.

        D  You promise that all Dealer Information, including the price, that
           You transmitted to a Potential Purchaser shall be valid and be
           binding on Dealer for a period of seven (7) days after its
           transmittal, provided the identified vehicle still remains available
           for sale. If You relied on a manufacturer sponsored program when
           quoting Your pricing, terms, incentives or availability of vehicles,
           the time period in which the Dealer Information must be valid shall
           coincide with the termination date of the Manufacturer's program or
           seven (7) days, whichever is less. If the offer time is less than
           seven (7) days for the above reason, You promise to include a
           statement in the Dealer Information informing the Prospective
           Purchaser of any reduction in the time period as set forth above. You
           agree that any claim for damages or loss arising out of Your failure
           to inform Potential Purchasers of all Dealer Information required by
           this section shall be borne solely by You and not ABT.

        E  Unless otherwise agreed to in writing between the Parties hereto, You
           promise to adopt and abide by revisions to any Customer Service
           Standard no later than thirty (30) days following notification of a
           change, even though they may require additional work or expense to
           implement.

10. You promise to use reasonable efforts to effectively communicate to ABT
    mutually beneficial information relating to the ABT products and services
    provided during the term of this Services.

11. You agree to update, on a weekly basis, Your sales data in the Dealer Real
    Time(R) System indicating the number and names of Potential Purchasers who
    purchased or leased vehicles from You through Our system. You agree to
    include in Your data, the number of those vehicles financed and amount
    financed and such other related data as may from time to time be requested.

12. You agree to provide at Your own expense, dedicated access to an IBM
    compatible personal computer with Internet access and related equipment that
    meets or exceeds the minimum specifications published from time to time, by
    ABT. You are solely responsible for ensuring that your computer system is in
    compliance with all-relevant "Year 2000" specifications. Upon request, you
    agree to provide Us with written assurances regarding your compliance with
    this provision.

13. In addition to the personal computer outlined above, You agree to provide at
    Your own expense, a dedicated workstation that is at a minimum, comprised of
    a desk, a compatible printer, telephone, and other office supplies and
    equipment as may be necessary to receive and properly implement at Your
    dealership, the services contemplated by this Agreement.

14. You are responsible to maintain Your own equipment at Your sole expense and
    will assume all responsibility for loss, damage, and maintenance to Your own
    equipment.

15. You understand that ABT services are free of charge to a Purchase Requester.
    You or any employee/agent of You, are expressly prohibited from representing
    to any Purchase Requester, in any manner, either orally or in writing, the
    existence of any charge or fee to be paid to You or to You on behalf of ABT
    by reason of their using Our services to facilitate the Purchase or Lease of
    any vehicle from You.

16. DEALER REAL TIME SYSTEM(U.S.PAT.PEND.) (DRT): You agree to actively utilize
    the DRT information system in the daily implementation of the services
    contemplated by this Agreement. As an express condition of the license
    hereby granted to You by ABT, You are prohibited from reselling, loaning or
    otherwise sharing the use of Your password with anyone not subject to this
    contract.

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17. CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED CYBERSTORE(R) PARTICIPATION ELECTION (OPTIONAL): Your
    participation in Our Pre-Owned vehicle program is optional and there is an
    additional charge for this service. The terms and conditions of Your
    participation in this program are set forth separately in Appendix "B"
    attached to this Agreement and incorporated herein by this reference.

18. AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL): Your participation in Our Aftermarket
    Accessory program is optional and there is an additional charge. If you are
    electing to participate in this program at this time, the terms and
    conditions of Your participation in this program are set forth separately in
    attached Appendix "C" to this Agreement and incorporated herein by this
    reference.

19. COMPENSATION TO ABT: You promise to pay ABT a monetary fee for services
    rendered as follows:

         [SIGN_UP_FEE_WRITTEN] ([SIGN_UP_FEE_]) as an initial start-up fee which
         You paid at the time of your original application for services. Of this
         fee, [DRT_LIC_FEE_WRITTEN] ([DRT_LIC_FEE_]) has been allocated to the
         DRT initial start-up fee. As additional ongoing consideration, You
         agree to pay ABT the amount of [MONTHLY_FEE_WRITTEN] ([MONTHLY_FEE_])
         as a total monthly Services fee, which is due and payable in advance on
         the first day of every calendar month. The total monthly amount due
         shall be allocated as follows: DRT Access Fee, [DRT_MONTHLY__];
         Certified Pre-Owned CyberStore [UCC_MONTHLY_], and [MAKE_1],
         [MAKE_1_MONTHLY_] [MAKE_2] [MAKE_2_MONTHLY_] [MAKE_3] [MAKE_3_MONTHLY_]
         [MAKE_4] [MAKE_4_MONTHLY_] [MAKE_5] [MAKE_5_MONTHLY_] [MAKE__6]
         [MAKE_6_MONTHLY_] [MAKE__7] [MAKE_7_MONTHLY_]

    For the purpose of this agreement the term "services" shall mean the
    forwarding of the Purchase Requests only by ABT to Dealer. Services are
    deemed rendered at the time a Purchase Request is forwarded by ABT to
    Dealer, and is not contingent upon an actual sale being consummated. The
    amount of fees charged for your Services is determined by several factors,
    including but not limited to your geographical location, the franchise make
    of vehicle you offer through this Service, population concentrations, per
    capita vehicle registrations for your PMA, and ABT's Seasonal Annual
    Adjusted Rate (SAAR) percentage share of national retail vehicle sales for
    the year in question. ABT, in Our sole discretion, may change the amount of
    the fees charged to You upon thirty-(30) days prior written notice. The
    parties agree however, that in no event shall more than two (2) increases be
    made to the amount of the fee within the initial twelve-(12) month period.
    ABT however, reserves the right to change the structure, method and/or basis
    of the fee at any time during the term of this Agreement and any extensions
    thereof including, without limitation, charging a fee per Purchase Request
    or changing the structure to combine a flat service fee and a per Purchase
    Request fee billing format. Any of the foregoing changes shall be effective
    upon thirty-(30) days written notice to You and shall NOT require an
    affirmative response or any further action by the parties. The parties
    hereto agree that a change to the fee structure shall not count as a change
    in the amount of the fee for the purposes of this section or section
    II(20)(f) below. Payments received more than thirty (30) days following the
    invoice date shall be subject to a late fee of $25.00 and shall incur
    interest charges on the balance due at an annual percentage rate of eighteen
    (18.0%) percent per annum. ABT reserves the right to suspend services for
    any payment sixty-(60) days or more past due until the account is brought
    current.

    The first month's total fee and initial sign-up fee is due and payable
    concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, receipt of which is
    hereby acknowledged. All fees paid to ABT under this Agreement are deemed
    earned upon the execution of this Agreement or delivery of services
    whichever occurs first. All fees paid to ABT pursuant to this Agreement are
    non-refundable regardless of circumstances.

20.   DEALER MAY TERMINATE THIS AGREEMENT :

           a)  immediately, if an order for liquidation against ABT is entered
               and not stayed in a bankruptcy proceeding;

           b)  immediately, if ABT is guilty of willful misconduct in the
               performance of its duties under this Agreement; or

           c)  immediately for any breach of this Agreement by US which is not
               cured within ten (10) days after You provide written notice of
               the breach to Us; or

           d)  immediately upon a finding of ABT's violation of state or Federal
               law or conviction for such violation, whether administratively,
               civilly, or criminally;

           e)  upon thirty (30) days written notice in accordance with Section
               Section III(4) of this Agreement following the effective date of
               any adjustment in Dealer's PMA pursuant to Section Section I(11)
               of this Agreement;

           f)  upon thirty (30) days written notice in accordance with Section
               Section III (4) of this Agreement following the effective date of
               any increase in Dealer's monthly Services fee pursuant to Section
               Section II(19) of this Agreement;

           g)  for all new vehicle programs, for any reason on or after the last
               day of the sixth (6) month from the date of this Agreement, upon
               thirty (30) days written notice in accordance with Section
               Section III(4) of this Agreement. Cancellation prior to the last
               day of the sixth month of the subscription shall be accepted only
               upon the written consent of ABT and full payment of the monthly
               subscription fees charged from the date of cancellation to the
               sixth month anniversary.

           h)  Certified Pre-Owned Cyberstore can be canceled at any time with
               30 day written notice.

           i)  under any of the circumstances above, You shall remain
               responsible for all fees due and payable up through the effective
               date of the cancellation.

21. TAXES: You are solely responsible for paying all taxes (local, state and
    federal) imposed as a result of the sale or lease of any vehicle(s). In the
    event We are required to collect and/or pay any taxes by reason of a
    consumer's purchase or lease of a vehicle from You through the services ABT
    provides to You, You agree to promptly reimburse Us for those taxes We were
    required to pay within ten (10) days following receipt of written
    notification from ABT.

22. INDEMNIFICATION: You promise to indemnify and hold harmless ABT and Our
    subsidiaries and/or affiliates and Our respective members, managers,
    directors, officers, employees, and agents against any and all losses,
    liabilities, claims, awards, damages, judgments, settlements, and costs,
    including fees and expenses, arising out of or related to Your negligence or
    wrongful conduct, or arising out of any third-party claim. In the event You
    are served with notification of action or suit against ABT, You will
    promptly notify ABT of such claim.

    You promise to defend at Your sole cost and expense, all such claims,
    actions, lawsuits, or proceedings. In all events, ABT, in Our sole
    discretion, shall have the right to participate in the defense of any such
    action through counsel of Our own choosing at Our sole expense. In the event
    We are served with notification of action or suit against You, We promise to
    promptly notify You of such claim(s), and You, in Your sole discretion,
    shall defend all such actions or suits through counsel of Your own choosing.

III.  GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS:

1.  WARRANTY LIMITATION: ABT does not guarantee or warranty the performance of
    the services provided hereunder including but not limited to the number of
    Purchase Requests or vehicle sales/leases Dealer may receive from Our
    service. You specifically waive all warranties, expressed or implied,
    arising out of or in connection with the services to be provided by ABT
    hereunder. Specifically excluded are all warranties, expressed or implied,
    including but not limited to, merchantability and fitness for a particular
    purpose. In no event shall ABT be liable for any loss of business profits or
    for any consequential, incidental, punitive or similar damages, or for any
    third-party claims of damages, even if advised of the possibility of such
    damages.

2.  NO WAIVER: The failures of either Party to exercise in any respect any right
    provided for herein shall not be deemed a waiver of any right hereunder.

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3.  INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR ARRANGEMENT. The relationship created by this
    Agreement between ABT and Dealer is intended to be and shall for all
    purposes hereunder be considered as an independent contractor. Nothing
    contained in this Agreement and/or any Appendices or Amendments hereto shall
    be construed as intending, creating or constituting a franchise,
    partnership, agency, or joint venture between ABT and Dealer.

4.  NOTICES: All notices and requests in connection with this Agreement and/or
    any Appendices and/or Amendments hereto shall be given or made upon the
    respective Parties in writing signed by an officer or other dually
    authorized agent of the corporation and shall be deemed given by any of the
    following means 1) on the day deposited in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid,
    and addressed as designated at the top of this Agreement, or to such address
    as the Party to receive the notice or request so designates by written
    notice to the other. 2) by Facsimile which shall be deemed received on the
    day sent when a confirming notice from the sending facsimile machine has
    been generated. Or 3) by overnight delivery service or courier, which shall
    be deemed received on the day of physical delivery.

5.  ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement and the rights and duties hereunder, including
    any Appendices or Amendments hereto shall not be assignable by Dealer,
    except upon written consent of ABT. This Agreement and the rights and duties
    hereunder shall be assignable by ABT without restriction upon ten (10) days
    written notice to Dealer.

6.  PRESS RELEASES: Unless We agree in writing to the contrary, You are
    prohibited from issuing any press release(s) or making any public
    announcement(s) regarding Your business relationship with ABT or ABT's
    services or programs provided to You. You may however, make references to
    Your affiliation with autobytel.com inc. in any advertisement published by
    You for Your own benefit.

7.  GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION: This Agreement and the performance hereunder
    shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
    California. Any dispute or claim arising between the Parties hereto brought
    by Dealer against ABT shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction
    within the state of California, in and for the county of Orange. Any dispute
    or claim arising between the Parties hereto brought by ABT against Dealer
    shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction within the state and
    county in which the Dealership resides.

8.  ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS: In the event any action shall be instituted to
    resolve a dispute between the Parties regarding this Agreement or to enforce
    the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing Party in such action shall be
    entitled to reasonable attorneys fees and costs incurred as a result. As
    used in this section, the word "action" includes but is not limited to any
    act requiring legal counsel involvement up to and including a formal
    litigation filed in a court of competent jurisdiction.

9.  CONFIDENTIALITY: Each of the Parties hereto, on behalf of themselves and
    their employees, agree to keep all non-public information gained as a result
    of the business dealings contemplated in this Agreement confidential. Each
    Party may however, use such confidential information for their internal use
    only to further their performance under this Agreement. Dealer understands
    and agrees that the sale or unauthorized use or disclosure of any trade
    secrets or other confidential information, including but not limited to
    private information provided by Purchase Requester constitutes theft and
    will greatly damage ABT and is prohibited unless consented to in writing by
    the purchase requestor. Dealer shall not impart ABT's services or the
    concept thereof to any person or entity other than Dealer's key employee(s)
    without the previous written consent of ABT. ABT reserves the right to
    transmit pertinent vehicle information to consumers making inquiries
    concerning the terms of purchase and financing or leasing of motor vehicles.
    Notwithstanding the foregoing, if either Party is required to produce any
    such information by order of any government agency, court of competent
    jurisdiction, or other regulatory body, it may, upon not less than five-(5)
    days written notice to the other Party, release the required information.

10. TITLE TO SYSTEM, TRADEMARKS: To the extent permitted by law, the services to
    be provided under this Agreement and any Appendices or Amendments are
    proprietary to ABT, and title thereto remains in ABT. All proprietary title
    and rights held by ABT extends to any extension of this Agreement and any
    Appendices and Amendments, together with all copies thereof. All applicable
    rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets in the System
    and in the name "Autobytel.com" and its logo, now and in the future, belong
    exclusively to ABT. Any and all trademarks and service marks associated with
    ABT are and shall forever remain the exclusive property of ABT. Upon the
    written consent of ABT, Dealer is permitted to use the trademark and service
    mark for inclusion on business cards, and media advertisements that
    communicate Your association with ABT. You may request, in writing, a copy
    of ABT's logo, trademarks, artwork, and other printed material for use in
    Your advertisements. This authority to use ABT's name, logo, and other
    artwork is revocable at any time by ABT. ABT reserves the right to review
    such uses and if determined to be abusive of this privilege, revoke Your
    permission to use the trademark in the future.

11. CONTROLLING AGREEMENT: This Agreement and all Appendices and Amendments
    hereto supersedes any and all Agreements, oral or written, between the
    Parties, and contains all of the representations, covenants, and Agreements
    between the Parties with respect to services described in this Agreement.
    Each Party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations,
    inducements, promises, or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by
    any Party, or anyone acting on behalf of any Party, which are not contained
    in this Agreement and/or any Appendices and/or Amendments hereto. No other
    agreement(s), statement(s), or promise(s) not contained in this Agreement or
    Appendices or Amendments hereto will be valid or binding.

12. MODIFICATIONS TO AGREEMENT: Except where otherwise set forth in this
    Agreement, all modifications or amendments to this Agreement shall be in
    writing, properly noticed in accordance with the notice provisions of this
    Agreement. Any amendment, change or modification of this Agreement will be
    effective only when in writing and signed by the Party to be charged. Such
    signature shall not be unreasonably withheld by the Party to be charged and
    shall be returned to the maker not more than ten (10) calendar days after
    receipt. Except where otherwise reserved in this Agreement, including
    without limitation, section II(19) hereof, the Parties agree that any
    unilateral changes, amendments or modifications made by one Party are
    invalid against the other Party unless ratified in writing by the Party to
    be charged.

13. APPENDICES & AMENDMENTS: All Appendices and subsequent Amendments hereto are
    incorporated into this Agreement by this reference as through fully set
    forth herein.

14. SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be
    invalid, illegal or unenforceable, such determination shall in no way alter
    or impair the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining
    provisions of this Agreement and any Appendices and/or Amendments

15. REQUISITE AUTHORITY: The undersigned hereby represents that he or she is
    authorized on behalf of their respective corporations to enter into this
    Agreement, and that each corporation is in good standing under the laws of
    the state of their incorporation.

This Agreement is executed this ______day of _________________________, 2000.

Dealer: [LEGAL_NAME]                       autobytel.com inc

By: _________________________________      By: _________________________________

Name: [AA_1ST_NAME] [AA_LAST_NAME]         Name: Ann Delligatta

Title: [AA_TITLE]                          Title: Chief Operating Officer

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                                  APPENDIX "B"

                     CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED CYBERSTORE ELECTION

The undersigned Dealer elects to participate in the Certified Pre-Owned
CyberStore(R) services program and agrees to the following terms and conditions,
in addition to those set forth in the Gold Term Services Agreement:

1.  MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION FEE: You promise to pay ABT a monthly subscription fee
of [UCC_MONTHLY_] in addition to all other fees due under the terms of this
Agreement. All fees paid to ABT under this agreement are deemed earned upon the
execution of this agreement or delivery of services whichever occurs first. All
fees are due and payable on the first day of each calendar month. All fees paid
to ABT pursuant to this agreement are non-refundable regardless of
circumstances. ABT, in our sole discretion, may change the fee charged to you
upon thirty- (30) days written notice.

2.  CUSTOMER SERVICE GUIDELINES

        Dealer agrees to abide by Certified Pre-Owned CyberStore(R) Customer
Service Guidelines ("Guidelines"). ABT in their sole discretion may, from time
to time, amend the Guidelines, or impose additional Guidelines on thirty-(30)
days' notice to Dealer. Dealer acknowledges that following the Guidelines are
crucial to the value of ABT's services and agrees to follow them and any
amendments or additions to it even though they may require extra work or
expense. The Guidelines include the following:

        (i)    LIMITED WARRANTY: Dealer will establish and offer a limited
warranty ("warranty") all vehicles sold through the Certified Pre-Owned
CyberStore(R). Offering vehicles through the Certified Pre-Owned CyberStore(R)
on an "as-is" or "implied warranty only" basis is specifically prohibited. The
warranty coverage shall be in addition to any implied warranties prescribed by
the laws of the state in which You are located. In all cases Your limited
warranty offering shall not be less favorable to the purchaser than the law of
the jurisdiction where Dealer is located, and as a minimum will be for a
duration of not less than Three (3) months or 3,000 miles, whichever comes
first. The warranty will cover all mechanical and safety systems required by law
as well as any additional vehicle systems You specifically promise to cover in
Your warranty documentation. Dealer will provide each Purchase Requestor a
written document at the time of contracting that explains in detail, the terms
and conditions of Your warranty on the vehicle being purchased or leased. Dealer
will indemnify ABT for any third-party claims arising under any warranty.
Nothing in this section shall be interpreted as preventing dealer from
purchasing independent warranty coverage from a legitimate third party provider
as long as the terms and conditions shall meet or exceed the minimum
requirements set forth herein and on the ABT Website.

        (ii)   VEHICLE PRICING: Dealer will provide prices ("Posted Prices") and
vehicle information for display on the ABT Website of all vehicles posted to the
Certified Pre-Owned CyberStore(R). Dealer agrees to price vehicles competitively
within the market region in which they are located and to honor those prices as
required by law. Dealer agrees and assumes all responsibility for educating
dealership staff and sales personnel of the amount and duration of the
advertised prices. Dealer, and not ABT, shall be solely responsible for the
quality and accuracy of such information. ABT reserves the right to monitor the
quality of the photos and information submitted. Dealer shall promptly correct
any information or photo(s) deemed by ABT to be inaccurate or below necessary
quality levels set forth in this Agreement. If Dealer fails to correct such
photo image(s) or information within 72 hours of ABT's written notification
thereof, ABT may remove the photo image(s) and/or information from its Website.

       (iii)   VEHICLE RETURN POLICY: Except where expressly prohibited by law,
Dealer will offer, in writing, a return option allowing a purchaser to return a
vehicle to Dealer within 72 hours or 300 miles, whichever comes first. Provided
there has been no damage to the vehicle, Dealer will refund 100% of the amount
paid by the purchaser to the Dealer for the vehicle. In the event the vehicle is
returned damaged, where permitted by state law, Dealer may withhold from the
purchase price refund that amount that Dealer can prove was actually expended to
repair the vehicle. Any tax or licensing charges as a result of withholding
these funds shall be the sole responsibility of Dealer. Dealer will provide each
purchaser the name and phone number of the Dealer employee to contact to
exercise the repurchase option. Dealer will facilitate the purchaser's exercise
of the option in good faith, and will use its reasonable efforts to maximize the
purchaser's satisfaction with the repurchase experience. Dealer agrees to refund
all amounts due to the purchaser within ten (10) business days. Nothing in this
section shall prohibit the exchange of a vehicle for another vehicle of equal or
greater value provided dealer and Purchaser shall mutually agree to such
exchange.

        (iv)   OUT OF AREA REPAIRS: Dealer will participate in the emergency
repair system established by ABT. Nothing in this section shall be construed to
prohibit Dealer or Purchase Requestor from abiding by the terms and conditions
set forth in a third party provider warranty so long as terms and conditions of
the Warranty coverage do not fall below the minimum standards set forth under
this Agreement. Absent any third party coverage to the contrary, during the
warranty period, the emergency repair system allows a purchaser of a Certified
Pre-Owned CyberStore(R) vehicle who is more than 100 miles from their residence
and encounters a situation where the vehicle is not operational (i.e. cannot be
driven), to contact the nearest Certified Pre-Owned CyberStore(R) Dealer (the
"Repairing Dealer") and have the Repairing Dealer perform any warranted service
or repair. The Repairing Dealer or the Purchase Requestor must contact the
dealership where the purchaser acquired the vehicle (the "Selling Dealer") prior
to any repairs being performed and obtain authorization to repair the vehicle
from the Selling Dealer. For covered items other than those that disabled the
vehicle, the owner should return to the Selling Dealer. Where acceptable
independent third party warranty coverage is not available to the Purchase
Requestor, in the interest of customer satisfaction and improved inter-dealer
relations, the resulting repair charges should be calculated on a negotiated
basis between the involved dealers but in no event shall such costs to the
selling dealer exceed an internal basis of "cost plus 25%" for parts and labor
in all states, except for those states with higher mandates, in which states the
applicable law will govern. In the event of a "major" repair (i.e. engine or
transmission), the Selling Dealer will have the option of providing alternate
transportation to the customer, retrieving the affected unit, and repairing the
vehicle at the Selling Dealer's service location.

3.  DIGITAL IMAGES

        For each vehicle posted to the Certified PreOwned CyberStore(R), Dealer
shall publish one digital image together with relevant information in accordance
with this Agreement. Dealer may publish an unlimited number of used vehicle
images on the Certified Pre-Owned CyberStore(R). Dealer shall produce such
images in accordance with the specifications and guidelines set forth in
Paragraph 5 below. Placement of new vehicle images on the Certified Pre-Owned
CyberStore(R) is prohibited.

4.  DIGITAL CAMERAS

        At all time herein, Dealer shall provide and use a digital camera of the
make and type compatible with ABT's computerized image uploading
characteristics. In the event dealer does not own a digital camera, ABT shall
provide one for dealer's use. In circumstances where ABT has provided dealer
with a digital camera, if Dealer shall cancel this Agreement before the sixth
(6th) month anniversary and only in such event, Dealer shall promptly pay ABT
the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00) in exchange for such camera. ABT will
not accept a return of the camera in lieu of such payment unless the camera is
returned unused, with its original packaging intact.

5.  SPECIFICATIONS AND GUIDELINES

        All vehicles placed on the Certified Pre-Owned CyberStore(R) shall be no
more than seven (7) model years in age and have legitimate operating miles of
75,000 miles or less. All vehicle images shall (i) contain the vehicle as the
sole subject matter of the image, and shall not contain any people, images of
people, graphics, photos, artwork, overlays, signs, numbers, banners, balloons
or any form of visual advertisement, or any other image that would have the
effect of distracting from the vehicle; (ii) be side or angular photographs; and
(iii) be true and correct images of the vehicle, without retouching,
modification, manipulation, or enhancement. ABT reserves the right to eliminate,
without prior notice to Dealer, any vehicle image from the Certified Pre-Owned
CyberStore(R) that does not meet the above criteria. Dealer and not ABT shall be
solely responsible for any loss or damage to ABT or third parties resulting from
dealer's failure to comply with the terms of this section.

Accepted:  [LEGAL_NAME]

Dealer Principal: _________________________________ Date: ______________________
                  [AA_1ST_NAME] [AA_LAST_NAME]
                  [AA_TITLE]

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  ATTENTION DEALER: THIS IS A SUGGESTED SAMPLE USED VEHICLE BUYERS GUIDE FORM.
    OTHER THAN THE DURATION AND MILEAGE REQUIREMENT, THE SELLING DEALER SETS
      THE ACTUAL TERMS OF THE WARRANTY. PLEASE USE FTC APPROVED FORMS THAT
                  INCLUDE ALL STATE-MANDATED DISCLOSURES, ETC.

                               FRONT SIDE OF FORM

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                                LIMITED WARRANTY

                           ___FULL X LIMITED WARRANTY.

The dealer will pay 100% of the labor and 100% of the parts for the covered
systems that fail during the warranty period. See reverse side of this form for
the explanation of warranty coverage, exclusions, and the dealer's repair
obligations.

SYSTEMS COVERED:                                          Duration:

Engine                Power steering               90 days or 3000 miles
Transmission          Power brakes                 whichever occurs first.
Transaxle                    Air Conditioning
Drive line                   Electrical      Rear end

*See below for systems and parts coverage.

TRAVEL REPAIR PROVISION. Absent independent third party warranty coverage to the
contrary, a vehicle purchased through the Certified Pre-Owned CyberStore(R) that
becomes inoperative when traveling over 100 miles from the originating dealer
will be eligible for repair at Autobytel.com accredited dealerships. Travel
repair service will be available throughout the U.S. and Canada via the
Autobytel.com accredited dealer network. On major repairs, the selling dealer
has the option of providing the customer with alternate transportation and
repairing the unit at the selling dealer's location. A vehicle that is
non-operational will be repaired sufficiently to return to the originating
dealer where additional repairs can be completed. To take advantage of the
Travel Repair Provision, customers may contact the originating dealer who will
direct them to the nearest Autobytel.com accredited dealership, or inquire
through the Autobytel.com Website for instructions and directions:
www.autobytel.com. PLEASE NOTE: Appearance and convenience items will not be
covered by the Travel Repair Provision, nor will light bulbs, fuses, alignments,
adjustments, switches, oil filters, and other maintenance items. Failure to
strictly comply with the terms and conditions of this limited warranty will
cause this limited warranty to become null & void.

SERVICE CONTRACT. A service contract is available at an extra charge on this
vehicle. Ask Your Dealer for details as to coverage, deductible, price, and
exclusions.

PRE PURCHASE INSPECTION: Ask the dealer if You may have this vehicle inspected
by Your mechanic either on or off the lot.

_____________  ________    ___________________   _____     __________
vehicle make   model       dealer stock number   year      vin number

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                       BACK SIDE OF SUGGESTED SAMPLE FORM

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                           ___FULL X LIMITED WARRANTY.

The dealer will pay 100% of the labor and 100% of the parts for the covered
systems that fail during the warranty period. The following is the entire
representation of coverage; no other systems or parts are suggested or implied.
State law may give you additional rights.

Systems Covered:  Parts Covered:

Engine: All internally lubricated parts including timing chains, gears and
cover, timing belt, pulleys and cover, oil pump and gears, water pump, valve
covers, oil pan, manifolds, flywheel, harmonic balancer, engine mounts seals and
gaskets, engine block, cylinder heads and turbocharger housing if damaged by the
failure of internally lubricated parts.

Transmission/Transfer Case: All internally lubricated parts, torque converter,
vacuum modulator, transmission mounts, seals and gaskets. (Manual clutch
assembly and component parts are not covered)

Front wheel Drive: All internally lubricated parts, axle shafts, output shafts,
and constant velocity joints, front hub bearings, seals and gaskets.

Rear wheel Drive: All internally lubricated parts, propeller shafts, supports
and U-joints, drive shafts, axle shafts and bearings, seals and gaskets.

Brakes: Master cylinder, power booster, wheel cylinders, calipers, hydraulic
lines and fittings. (ABS component parts are not covered.)

Steering:  Steering gear housing and all internal parts, power steering pump,
valve body and rack.

Electrical:  Alternator, generator, and starter.

Air Conditioner Compressor, evaporator core, condenser.

ALL SYSTEMS AND PARTS LISTED ABOVE ARE COVERED 90 DAYS
FROM PURCHASE OR 3000 MILES, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

NOTE: This Agreement is exclusively between the selling dealer and the customer.
By accepting this Limited Warranty, Customer agrees to release autobytel.com
inc. from all obligations with respect to the acquisition, service, or repair of
the covered vehicle. Customer's failure to strictly adhere to the terms and
conditions of this Limited Warranty shall result in loss of coverage.

_________________________________________        _______________________________
Autobytel.com Accredited Dealer/Date             Customer Signature/Date

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     135 POINT CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED CYBERSTORE(R) VEHICLE CHECKLIST (SAMPLE)

<TABLE>
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<S>                   <C>                     <C>                           <C>                        <C>
ADDRESS/LOCATION:

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YR:        MAKE:      MODEL:                  BODY TYPE:                    ENGINE: 4 6 8 CYL          TRANS:

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VIN:                             COLOR:       LICENSE PLATE NO:                        MILEAGE:

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                                 CIRCLE OPTIONS:                                WHEELS:

RADIO:  AM/FM CASSETTE    EQUALIZER    CD    CUSTOM:__________________________  ALLOY     CUSTOM:_____________

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INTERIOR:  VINYL    CLOTH    LEATHER    AIR BAGS 1 OR 2               SUN ROOF  AIR CONDITION:  YES    NO

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POWER:    WINDOWS     LOCKS      SEATS     STEERING      BRAKES/ABS             TILT           CRUISE            REAR DEFROSTER

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MAINTENANCE ITEMS:                                MECHANICAL AREA:        [X] OK     OR DESCRIBE DAMAGE      CIRCLE ONE     DOLLAR

====================================================================================================================================
ENGINE OIL              LOW DIRTY BURNED LEAKS    STARTING                                                   Repair         $
                                                                                                             Replace
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TRANS FLUID             LOW DIRTY BURNED LEAKS    ENGINE                                                     Repair         $
                                                                                                             Replace
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BRAKE FLUID             LOW DIRTY BURNED LEAKS    TRANSMISSION                                               Repair         $
                                                                                                             Replace
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COOLANT                 LOW RUSTY BURNED LEAKS    DRIVE LINE                                                 Repair         $
                                                                                                             Replace
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PWR STEERING            LOW DIRTY BURNED LEAKS    STEERING                                                   Repair         $
                                                                                                             Replace
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BATTERY                 CORRODED LOW CHARGE       BRAKES 50% LINING                                          Repair         $
                                                                                                             Replace
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BELTS                   SERPENTINE WORN           CLIMATE CONTROL                                            Repair         $
                                                                                                             Replace
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HOSES                   WORN                      SUSPENSION                                                 Repair         $
                                                                                                             Replace
====================================================================================================================================
BODY AREA:          [X] OK   OR DESCRIBE DAMAGE  CIRCLE ONE  DOLLAR  ELECTRICAL AREA: [X] OK  OR DESCRIBE DAMAGE  CIRCLE ONE  DOLLAR
====================================================================================================================================
WINDSHIELD                                       Repair      $       TAIL                                         Repair      $
                                                 Replace             LIGHTS                                       Replace
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HOOD/COWL                                        Repair      $       PARKING                                      Repair      $
                                                 Replace             LIGHTS                                       Replace
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GRILL                                            Repair      $       TURN                                         Repair      $
                                                 Replace             SIGNALS                                      Replace
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FRONT BUMPER                                     Repair      $       INTERIOR                                     Repair      $
                                                 Replace             LIGHTS                                       Replace
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REAR BUMPER                                      Repair      $       HORN                                         Repair      $
                                                 Replace                                                          Replace
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HEADLIGHT ASSY'S                                 Repair      $       POWER                                        Repair      $
                                                 Replace             WINDOWS                                      Replace
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RIGHT FENDER                                     Repair      $       POWER                                        Repair      $
                                                 Replace             LOCKS                                        Replace
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RIGHT SIDE GLASS                                 Repair      $       POWER                                        Repair      $
                                                 Replace             SEATS                                        Replace
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RIGHT DOORS                                      Repair      $       MEMORY                                       Repair      $
                                                 Replace             SEAT                                         Replace
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
RIGHT QUARTER                                    Repair      $       POWER                                        Repair      $
                                                 Replace             MIRROR                                       Replace
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REAR GLASS                                       Repair      $       MEMORY                                       Repair      $
                                                 Replace             MIRROR                                       Replace
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
DECK LID                                         Repair      $       RADIO                                        Repair      $
                                                 Replace             AM/FM                                        Replace
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LEFT QUARTER                                     Repair      $       TAPE                                         Repair      $
                                                 Replace             PLAYER                                       Replace
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LEFT DOORS                                       Repair      $       CD                                           Repair      $
                                                 Replace             PLAYER                                       Replace
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LEFT SIDE GLASS                                  Repair      $       CLOCK                                        Repair      $
                                                 Replace                                                          Replace
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LEFT FENDER                                      Repair      $       KEYLESS                                      Repair      $
                                                 Replace             ENTRY                                        Replace
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ROOF                                             Repair      $       ANTI-THEFT                                   Repair      $
                                                 Replace                                                          Replace
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WHEELS/COVERS                                    Repair      $       WINDSHIELD                                   Repair      $
                                                 Replace                                                          Replace
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TIRES 5/32" TREAD                                Repair      $       WINDSHIELD                                   Repair      $
                                                 Replace             WIPER                                        Replace
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SPARE TIRE W/JACK                                Repair      $       HOOD                                         Repair      $
                                                 Replace             RELEASE                                      Replace
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FRONT/REAR SEATS                                 Repair      $       TRUNK                                        Repair      $
                                                 Replace             RELEASE                                      Replace
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
INTERIOR/DASH                                    Repair      $       GAS                                          Repair      $
                                                 Replace             DOOR                                         Replace
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
EXTERIOR PAINT                                   Repair      $       SPEEDOMETER                                  Repair      $
                                                 Replace                                                          Replace
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OTHER:                                           Repair      $       ODOMETER                                     Repair      $
                                                 Replace                                                          Replace
====================================================================================================================================
                                                     CIRCLE CHOICE:                                               TOTAL:      $
THIS VEHICLE ______            WAS/WAS NOT TEST DRIVEN              OVERALL CONDITION:  GOOD    FAIR    POOR
====================================================================================================================================
</TABLE>

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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.36

                                  CARSMART.COM
                          INTERNET MARKETING AGREEMENT
           CARSMART(R)IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF A.I.N. CORPORATION
  A.I.N. CORPORATION * 3170 Crow Canyon Place, Suite 270 * San Ramon, CA 94583
                    Tel. (925) 277-0900 * Fax (925) 277-0260

THIS AGREEMENT, dated _____________ is entered into by A.I.N. Corporation, a
California Corporation ("AIN"), and ________________________________("Dealer").

PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT: This agreement sets forth the terms and conditions of
Dealer's participation in the CarSmart.com(R) Internet Marketing & Advertising
Program (herein referred to as Program) and the mutual obligation of Dealer and
A.I.N. in connection therewith.

OBLIGATIONS OF AIN: In consideration of Dealer's fulfilling all of the
obligations herein set forth, AIN agrees, for the term of this agreement, to
include Dealer as a Participating Dealer in the CarSmart.Com Internet Marketing
Program. The Program may from time-to-time be redefined and changed by AIN to
afford Dealer the promotional, training, advertising and other benefits of
participation therein. AIN shall provide a marketing program on the Internet and
within traditional media to attract potential buyers and shall forward
information regarding the potential buyers identified for the make(s) set forth
below and in the territory (defined below) of the Dealer. Additionally, AIN
will:

         a) filter or screen all customers, to ensure accuracy, prior to
            providing Dealer with consumer information.

         b) provide dealer with an exclusive territory (except in the State of
            Texas).

         c) allow Dealer to list new vehicles on the CarSmart.com Network.

         d) provide dealer with a "business card" web page within CarSmart.com
            participating dealer pages.

         e) provide direct Internet Sales training to dealer. (In most cases
            training will be conducted locally at an off-site location)

         f) grant Dealer a non-exclusive license that will allow dealer access
            to an automated customer tracking and communications system called
            Smart-Trac.

         g) use reasonable efforts to forward consumer information to Dealer
            within 60 minutes of receipt from consumer.

AIN warrants that it is the lawful holder of the federally registered trademark
CarSmart(R) and that it is the owner and operator of the CarSmart(R) web site
located at URL www.carsmart.com. The services to be provided hereunder by AIN,
together with any modifications and/or improvements therein made by AIN or
Dealer during the term of this agreement, or any extensions thereof, and all
copies thereof, are proprietary to AIN and title thereto remains in AIN. All
applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the
Program and in the name "CarSmart" and its logos are and shall remain sole
property of AIN.

OBLIGATIONS OF DEALER: Dealer understands and agrees that the Program is
intended to identify for Internet Consumers (hereafter referred to as
Prospective Buyers), ethical automobile dealers who are ready, willing, and able
to provide new vehicles at a fair price and without the anxiety and hassle
frequently associated with the process of acquiring a new vehicle. Dealer agrees
and warrants that all of Dealer's dealings hereunder will be completely fair and
in accordance with the highest ethical standards.

Dealer agrees:

         1. to provide a bonafide price quote to all CarSmart customers via
            telephone, fax or e-mail.

         2. to provide price quote within 6-8 business hours after receiving
            request.

         3. to extend to Prospective Buyers, courteous, ethical service in
            connection with the purchase of vehicles.

         4. to price any vehicle included in the program lower than that which a
            knowledgeable and diligent buyer can generally obtain for the same
            model, similarly equipped, from the Dealer or from other dealers
            within the Dealer's marketing area.

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                                            CarSmart(R) ONLINE NETWORK AGREEMENT

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         5. to offer any dealer-installed optional equipment or service,
            including extended service contracts, that the customer wishes to
            purchase with the automobile at a fair mark-up, so as not to exceed
            Dealer's average selling price for that equipment or service.

         6. that Prospective Buyers may special-order models covered by the
            Program at the same discount price.

         7. that all of the terms and conditions contained in Dealer information
            transmitted to Prospective Buyers shall remain in full force and
            effect and be binding upon Dealer for a period of seven (7) days
            after its transmittal (including transmittal by e-mail or
            facsimile), provided the identified vehicle remains available for
            sale.

         8. to offer Prospective Buyers the better of dealer-advertised price
            and the pre-arranged price set in the price quoted or transmitted to
            Prospective Buyers.

         9. not to interfere with the Prospective Buyers' choice of financing
            institution, and the benefits to Prospective Buyers afforded under
            the Program shall not in any way be dependent upon financing the
            purchase or lease through any particular financing institution.
            Dealer further agrees not to solicit financing from any Credit Union
            member utilizing the program. Dealer acknowledges violation of this
            term will cause immediate termination of agreement.

        10. to appraise all trade-ins at, and to credit all trade-ins at, or
            above, their ACTUAL CASH VALUE notwithstanding the discount being
            afforded under this Agreement.

        11. at its sole cost and expense, to provide the computer and other
            office equipment necessary to use and receive the services to be
            provided hereunder by AIN.

        12. that it is an independent contractor and not an agent or employee of
            AIN and that AIN does not have, nor shall it exercise, any right of
            control as to the personnel, manner, methods or means employed by
            the Dealer. Dealer at all times shall act in the capacity of an
            independent contractor and shall be exclusively responsible for its
            acts.

        13. to have a minimum of one (1) CarSmart trained representative on
            staff. Dealer agrees to send dealership representative off-site to a
            CarSmart conducted Internet Sales skills training seminar when
            conducted in Dealer's local geographic area.

TERRITORY OF DEALER. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the
Agreement, AIN hereby grants to Dealer the exclusive, non-transferable right to
use the services of the Program to be performed by AIN, as contemplated by this
agreement, within the geographical area (zip code, county descriptions
preferable), defined as: _______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

AUTOMATED INVENTORY RETRIEVAL OPTION: Dealer may elect to use an automated
inventory loading option, at an additional monthly charge (service limited to
ADP and R&R systems only). Upon selection of this option Dealer agrees to allow
telephone/modem computer access to host and will provide a login/user ID for
this purpose only.

[ ] I elect to use the automated inventory retrieval system (See Fee Schedule)

[ ] I elect to use a non-automated inventory retrieval option (A Free Service)

[ ] I elect not to post my inventory online at this time.

INDEMNIFICATION: Dealer agrees to indemnify and hold AIN, its agents, employees,
affiliates, directors, officers, and managers free and harmless from all
liability for any debts, obligations or claims including fees and expenses
arising from or connected with the operation of the business of the Dealer.

FEES and Payment:

1.       Dealer agrees to pay AIN: A $ ___________ territory exclusivity fee
         with Dealer's execution of this agreement.

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                                            CarSmart(R) ONLINE NETWORK AGREEMENT
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2.       Dealer shall pay AIN the amount of $ __________ as a monthly marketing
         fee which is due and payable monthly (billed 30 days in advance, Terms
         net 10) on the first day of each calendar month.

3.       The total first quarter fee including exclusivity fee of $ _________ is
         due upon the signing of this agreement and subsequent monthly fees of
         $__________ are due each month starting _______ assures Dealer's
         participation.

         The first quarter total marketing fee and exclusivity is due and
         payable concurrently with the execution of this agreement.

AIN reserves the right to change the structure, method and or basis of the fee
at any time during the term of this Agreement. In the event AIN chooses to
change the fee structure it must notify the Dealer, in writing, 30 days prior to
the effective change. Upon notification of the fee structure change the dealer
has the option to terminate this Agreement. In the event Dealer chooses to
terminate, Dealer must notify AIN, in writing within 10 days of receipt of the
new fee structure terms. AIN shall not require an affirmative response from
dealer in the event Dealer chooses to accept new fee structure.

TERM: This agreement shall be for a term of (12) months, commencing upon the
date hereof and terminating on _____________, unless sooner terminated according
to the provisions hereof. Upon mutual consent of the Dealer and AIN this
agreement may be extended at twelve (12) month intervals, up to a maximum of
three (3) successive terms. All renewal requests and consent shall be evidenced
in writing and signed by each party hereto. In the event services are continued
without written extension of this agreement and all non-conflicting terms
therein shall be deemed as a holdover contract and extended on a re-occurring
month to month basis until terminated by either party or by breach of any part
of this agreement. AIN reserves the right to redefine the Dealer's territory and
monthly rate based upon the quantity of referrals forwarded to Dealer anytime
after initial six month participation. The parties agree however, that in no
event shall more than one (1) increase be made to the amount of the fee within
the initial twelve (12) month period.

TERMINATION: AIN may terminate this agreement:

        a)  immediately for any breach of this agreement by Dealer which is not
            cured within ten (10) days after Dealer receives written notice of
            the breach from AIN.

        b)  immediately if any fees due AIN under this agreement are unpaid and
            outstanding more than (30) days after AIN makes a written request
            for payments.

        c)  immediately upon the Dealers' sale or transfer of all, or
            substantially all, of its dealership assets and or management and
            control.

        d)  upon sixty (60) days written notice to Dealer (30 days in the case
            of a holdover term).

        e)  immediately upon a finding of Dealer's violation of state or federal
            law or conviction for such violation.

        f)  immediately if an order for liquidation against Dealer is entered
            into.

In the event that AIN terminates this agreement as a result of Dealer's breach
of any provision of this agreement, whether material or otherwise, Dealer shall
forfeit all fees previously paid, and such forfeiture shall not be in limitation
of, but shall be in addition to, any other remedy which may be available to AIN
as the result of such breach.

DEALER'S OBLIGATION UPON EXPIRATION OR TERMINATION: Upon expiration or
termination of this agreement regardless of the circumstances, AIN shall have no
further obligation to Dealer under this agreement and Dealer's participation in
the Program shall cease. Dealer shall remain liable to AIN for any and all
unpaid obligations due hereunder until paid in full.

ATTORNEYS FEES and COSTS: If any legal action is necessary to enforce the terms
of this agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable
attorney's fees and costs in addition to any damages and other relief to which
such party may be entitled.

GOVERNING LAW and JURISDICTION: This agreement shall be governed by the laws of
the State of California, in the county of Contra Costa. Any dispute or claim
arising between the parties hereto brought by

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AIN against the Dealer shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction
within the state and county in which the Dealership resides.

COMPLIANCE: Dealer agrees that it will meet all legal requirements of the city
and county in which it operates. Dealer also agrees to comply with all federal,
state and local laws regulating Dealer's business.

WARRANTY and LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: AIN makes no warranty regarding the
performance of its services hereunder and Dealer specifically waives all
warranties, expressed or implied arising out of, or in connection with, the
services to be provided under this agreement by AIN. In no event shall AIN be
liable for any loss of business profits, or any consequential, incidental,
punitive or similar damages, or for the claims of damages made by any third
party.

PERFORMANCE: The failure by either party at any time to require performance by
the other party of any provisions of this agreement shall not affect the right
to require such performance at any time thereafter, nor shall the waiver by
either party of a breach of any provision of this agreement be taken or held to
be a waiver of the provision itself.

NOTICES: All notices, requests and consents given under this Agreement shall be
in writing and shall be delivered by hand or certified mail to:

If to AIN:
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                               A.I.N. CORPORATION
                           CarSmart(R) ONLINE NETWORK
                        3170 Crow Canyon Place, Suite 270
                               San Ramon, CA 94583

If to Dealer:
-------------
At the address shown below

ACCEPTANCE. This agreement becomes valid and binding upon acceptance by AIN.
This agreement shall remain available for acceptance by AIN for a period of 14
days following the agreement date set forth at the beginning of the agreement.
Upon acceptance, AIN shall immediately mail a copy of the fully executed
agreement to Dealer.

REQUISITE AUTHORITY. The undersigned hereby represents that he or she is
authorized on behalf of their respective corporations to enter into this
agreement, and that each corporation is in good standing under the laws of the
state of their incorporation and/or physical residence.

Additional Terms, If Any _______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This agreement contains the entire agreement between AIN and
the Dealer and no modification or supplement to the terms hereof shall be
binding unless in writing and signed by both parties.

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                    DEALER: PLEASE VERIFY FOR PRINT ACCURACY:
                    DATA FOR DEALERSHIP'S LISTINGS AGREEMENT
                          Enter Clearly and Completely
                          ----------------------------

Dealer's Name                       Categories                   No. of Listings

                               1)

                               2)

                               3)

                               4)

                               5)

                               6)

                               7)

Address                        Telephone No.

                               Fax No.

City                           Reps for Program

                               1)

State                          2)

Zip

Dealership e-mail address      Dealership Authorized Signature for
                               Agreement and Data
  @
                               By:
Computer system type
1)                                  Print Name and Corporate Title

2)
                               [ ] Check if payment is enclosed or received.

Accepted By: __________________________

                        A.I.N. Corporation

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                   CARSMART DEALERSHIP ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
            THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND FAXED BACK WITH CONTRACT

Dealership Name:
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Address:
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City:
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State:
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Phone Number:  (    )      -      Ext. No.
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Fax Number:    (    )      -      (who will receive the leads)
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E-mail Address:
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E-mail Address #2:
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Dealership Web-site: http://
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DEALERSHIP SALES
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CarSmart Designated Rep(s):
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Accounts Payable Contact:
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Inventory Contact:
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Dealer Principal (Send monthly reports to):
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Person(s) Authorized to make changes on account:
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Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri      to      Sat      to      Sun      to
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Dealership Slogan:
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Marketing Message:
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