UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 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): JANUARY 19, 2005 CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Commission File Number 000-20202 MICHIGAN 38-1999511 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 25505 W. TWELVE MILE ROAD, SUITE 3000 48034-8339 Southfield, Michigan (Zip Code) (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (248) 353-2700 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 140.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) ITEM 1.01. ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT. (a) On January 19, 2005, Credit Acceptance Corporation (the "Company") executed Amendment No. 1, dated January 19, 2005, to the Sale and Servicing Agreement dated as of August 25, 2004 among the Company, Credit Acceptance Auto Dealer Loan Trust 2004-1, Credit Acceptance Funding LLC 2004-1, JPMorgan Chase Bank and Systems & Services Technologies, Inc. The amendment reduces the minimum tangible net worth the Company must maintain under the Sale and Servicing Agreement. The Amendment is attached as Exhibit 4(f)(64) to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits. 4 (f)(64) Amendment No. 1, dated January 19, 2005, to Sale and Servicing Agreement dated as of August 25, 2004 among the Company, Credit Acceptance Auto Dealer Loan Trust 2004-1, Credit Acceptance Funding LLC 2004-1, JPMorgan Chase Bank and Systems & Services Technologies, Inc. SIGNATURES 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. CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION (Registrant) By: /s/ Douglas W. Busk ------------------------ Douglas W. Busk Treasurer January 25, 2005 INDEX OF EXHIBITS EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION ----------- ----------- 4 (f)(64) Amendment No. 1, dated January 19, 2005, to Sale and Servicing Agreement dated as of August 25, 2004 among the Company, Credit Acceptance Auto Dealer Loan Trust 2004-1, Credit Acceptance Funding LLC 2004-1, JPMorgan Chase Bank and Systems & Services Technologies, Inc.