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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October16, 2000
DEALER AUTO RECEIVABLES CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 333-32802 36-4347972
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification Number)
230 West Monroe Street
Chicago, Illinois 60606
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(312) 456-1250
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Premier Auto Finance, Inc. (the "Servicer") on behalf of Dealer Auto
Receivables Owner Trust 2000-1 (the "Trust") is filing a Monthly Report
delivered pursuant to the Sale and Servicing Agreement dated as of August 24,
2000 by and among the Trust, Dealer Auto Receivables Corp., the Servicer and
The Bank of New York as an Exhibit under Item 7(c).
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial Statements: None.
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information: None.
(c) Exhibits:
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
DEALER AUTO RECEIVABLES CORP.
By: /s/ William J. Sparer
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Secretary and Vice President
October 19, 2000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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10.1 Monthly Report dated as of October 16, 2000
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