NATEF Becomes a Certified Charity in the eBay Giving Works Program

Leesburg, VA., May 22, 2006 - The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) is now listed in the nonprofit directory for the eBay Giving Works program (http://givingworks.ebay.com). eBay Giving Works is the dedicated program for charity listings on eBay, enabling sellers to help causes important to them by listing an item on eBay and donating part or all of the final sale price to a nonprofit organization. By listing items on eBay and donating some or all of the proceeds to NATEF, you can help improve automotive service education. Donations can range from ten percent to 100 percent of the final sale price, there is a $10 minimum donation if your items sell.

An ideal place for automotive shops and technicians to sell excess parts and accessories inventory, tools and more is eBay Motors, the specialty site within eBay dedicated to everything automotive. If you are already one of the thousands of individuals selling items on eBay, the unique search and listing features of the eBay Giving Works program allow you to increase your sales while supporting NATEF. Since 2000, more than $74 million has been raised for charity from listings sold on eBay worldwide.

“We are heartened to have become a designated charity on eBay,” noted NATEF President Bill Kersten. “The eBay Giving Works program will allow public-minded shop owners and technicians alike to support NATEF’s efforts to provide a steady stream of entry-level technicians.”

All eBay Giving Works listings stand out with a charity icon Image, and donation information is displayed in the item description, instilling buyer confidence and trust. Charity listings also receive additional visibility through specialized search functionality. Donations that result from eBay Giving Works listings are tax-deductible, with donors receiving a receipt after the sale.

When you create your first eBay Giving Works listing you will be prompted to complete a one-time only registration process with MissionFish, who eBay selected to power the eBay Giving Works program. You will need to provide your credit card information to guarantee payment of your donation, and you must consent to terms in the MissionFish User Agreement. Visit http://givingworks.ebay.com/feedonation to learn more about the eBay Giving Works Fee Donation Policy.

How to Start

1. Go to the Sell Your Item form on eBay (http://sell.ebay.com/sell). Follow the steps to list your item and when you arrive at the “Pictures & Details” section, look for the area titled “Donate percentage of sale.”

2. Select NATEF from the nonprofit directory and designate your donation percentage (between10 and 100 percent of the final sale price). If this is your first eBay Giving Works listing, you will be prompted to create a MissionFish account, provide your credit card information to guarantee payment of your donation, and consent to terms in the MissionFish User Agreement.

3. Select PayPal or a credit card as one of the buyer payment options in the "Enter Payment & Shipping" section.

4. Complete the remainder of the Sell Your Item form and submit your listing.

For more information about selling with eBay Giving Works, visit http://givingworks.ebay.com/sellerFAQ/.

About ASE

Incorporated on June 12, 1972, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence was established as a non-profit organization to help improve the quality of automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of automotive technicians and parts specialists. Today, there are more than 400,000 ASE- certified professionals who work in dealerships, independent shops, service stations, collision repair shops, auto parts stores, fleets, machine shops, schools and colleges throughout the country. For more information about ASE, visit the Web site at www.ase.com.

About NATEF

NATEF (The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation) is a separate non-profit foundation within the ASE organization. NATEF is responsible for automotive training program evaluation, and makes recommendations for ASE program certification based on the evaluation. There are over 2000 ASE certified training programs at high schools and post-secondary schools nationwide. To find a certified automotive technology training program, visit www.natef.org.

About eBay Motors

eBay Motors (www.ebaymotors.com), a part of eBay Inc., is the Internet’s largest marketplace for buying and selling all things automotive. The site offers everyday cars for everyday drivers, as well as collector cars, motorcycles, auto parts and accessories. eBay Motors is consistently ranked the No. 1 automotive site on the Web by Nielsen//NetRatings.

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Tony Molla (703) 669-6614
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