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ALLDATA(R) and Boyd Group Enter Into Strategic Agreement

ELK GROVE, Calif., March 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ALLDATA LLC has entered into an agreement with Boyd Group Inc. Under this agreement, the 97 collision repair facilities operated under Boyd Autobody & Glass and Gerber Collision & Glass in both the U.S. and Canada will use ALLDATA Collision S3500 as their sole provider of OE collision repair information. ALLDATA is the trusted provider of vehicle manufacturers' collision and mechanical repair information to the automotive service and repair industry.
/ Source: GlobeNewswire

ELK GROVE, Calif., March 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ALLDATA LLC has entered into an agreement with Boyd Group Inc. Under this agreement, the 97 collision repair facilities operated under Boyd Autobody & Glass and Gerber Collision & Glass in both the U.S. and Canada will use ALLDATA Collision S3500 as their sole provider of OE collision repair information. ALLDATA is the trusted provider of vehicle manufacturers' collision and mechanical repair information to the automotive service and repair industry.

"We are excited to have been selected by Boyd Autobody & Glass and Gerber Collision & Glass," said Wayne Mitchell, ALLDATA Director of Sales and Operations. "ALLDATA Collision provides the information for collision repair facilities to perform quality and safe repairs and it is clear that this is of the utmost importance to the Boyd Group."

"ALLDATA Collision is the right fit for Boyd Autobody & Glass and Gerber Collision & Glass," says Tim O'Day, President & COO of Gerber Collision & Glass. "We evaluated the options available in the market and selected ALLDATA Collision because of the depth of their product and ease of use. ALLDATA's OE collision and repair information supports the accomplishment of our mission to 'Wow every customer...Be the Best.'"

ALLDATA Collision was developed at the request of the collision industry. It satisfies the industry's long-time need for accurate collision-specific repair information and now with the latest generation, ALLDATA Collision S3500, collision repair facilities can easily search the vast database of over 22,000 engine-specific vehicles. ALLDATA Collision S3500, the most complete information system in the collision industry today, goes beyond collision information by also providing detailed articles and diagrams for diagnostics and mechanical repairs.

About Boyd Group Inc.

Boyd Group Inc. is the largest operator of collision repair centres in North America. The Company operates locations in the four Western Canadian provinces under the trade name Boyd Autobody & Glass, as well as in eleven U.S. states under the trade names Gerber Collision & Glass and True2Form. The Company also operates Gerber National Glass Services, an auto glass repair and replacement referral business with approximately 3,000 affiliated service providers throughout the United States. For more information on Boyd Group Inc. or Boyd Group Income Fund, please visit our website at www.boydgroup.com.

About Boyd Group Income Fund

Boyd Group Income Fund is an unincorporated, open-ended mutual fund trust created for the purposes of acquiring and holding certain investments, including a majority interest in Boyd Group Inc. and its subsidiaries. Boyd Group Income Fund units trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the symbol BYD.UN.

About ALLDATA

ALLDATA is an AutoZone company. With more than 80,000 repair shops as subscribers, ALLDATA is the leading provider of manufacturers' service and repair information, shop management software and customer relations tools for the automotive repair and collision industries. For more information, visit .

About AutoZone:

As of February 12, 2011, AutoZone sells auto and light truck parts, chemicals and accessories through 4,425 AutoZone stores in 48 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico in the U.S. and 249 stores in Mexico.

AutoZone is the leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States. Each store carries an extensive product line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories, and non-automotive products. Many stores also have a commercial sales program that provides commercial credit and prompt delivery of parts and other products to local, regional and national repair garages, dealers, and service stations. AutoZone also sells the ALLDATA brand diagnostic and repair software. On the web, AutoZone sells diagnostic and repair information, and auto and light truck parts through , and as part of our commercial sales program, through . AutoZone does not derive revenue from automotive repair or installation.

CONTACT: Media Contact Information: ALLDATA Helene Ton at 888-892-2332 Fax: 916-684-6933 press.relations@alldata.com AutoZone Contact Information Media: Ray Pohlman at 901-495-7962 ray.pohlman@autozone.com Financial: Brian Campbell at 901-495-7005 brian.campbell@autozone.com