ACCIDENTCARE GROUP PLC AND, a total crisis care management company, is delighted to announce a joint marketing venture with FIRST NATIONAL MOTOR FINANCE (FNMF), one of the UK's leading point of sale motor finance providers.

First National Motor Finance (FNMF) - a member of the Abbey National Group - is set to market an own-branded Accidentcare product to its existing motor finance customers that will guarantee minimum hassle in the event of an accident. Key membership benefits include:

• a free hire car for up to 14 days following an immobilising incident or theft, delivered within 3 hours - day or night (no matter where fault lies);

• a 'total care package' which deals with all the administration of the claim on behalf of members and keeps the customer mobile throughout

The intention is to promote this alliance to FNMF's motor dealer network early in the New Year.

Roy Kent, Chairman of Accidentcare Group PLC said: "In my eyes First National Motor Finance, being one of the leading providers of independent motor finance in the UK, is a perfect partner for this joint marketing venture. Accidentcare have already concentrated on establishing a number of new distribution channels for our products and services - part of a strategic plan to develop a large motoring database that I am positive FNMF will help us to achieve".

Helen Priestley, Marketing Director, First National Motor Finance said: "Accidentcare was chosen for this venture as they have demonstrated both professionalism and integrity the manner in which they conduct their business. Quality customer service is of paramount importance for First National Motor Finance, and Accidentcare have consistently proven their capability in this area."

For more information contact:
Roy Kent 020 8358 9999
Daniel Schraibman, First National Media Relations: 020 7612 3199

Notes to Editors: First National Motor division is one of the UK's leading independent providers of motor and motorcycle finance, comprising First National Motor Finance and First National Wagon Finance. Both offer point of sale finance, leasing and associated insurance products to private customers and business users. First National Motor Finance and First National Wagon Finance are trading styles of First National Bank Plc which is part of the Abbey National Group. Accidentcare, a total crisis care management company, provides a unique and complete road traffic accident management membership to both motorist clients and motor insurers.