Autonation, Inc.
 

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(AutoNationLogo)
110 S.E. Sixth Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
May 17, 2006
Dear Fellow Stockholder:
We have previously sent to you proxy material for the Annual Meeting of AutoNation, Inc., to be held on June 1, 2006. Your Board of Directors unanimously recommends that stockholders vote FOR Proposals 1 and 2, and AGAINST Proposal 3.
Your vote is important, no matter how many or how few shares you may own. Whether or not you have already done so, please vote TODAY by telephone, via the Internet, or by signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card in the envelope provided.
Very truly yours,
Jonathan P. Ferrando
(.s. Jonathan P. Ferrando)
Executive Vice President,
General Counsel and Secretary

 

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