WorldPac Becomes 1st Supply Partner to Join MyRepairShop's Network
30 October 2000
WorldPac Becomes First Supply Partner to Join MyRepairShop's National Network for Independent Auto Repair Specialists
HOUSTON - MyRepairShop Inc., the first national network for independent repair shop specialists, announced today that WorldPac, the nation's leading importer/distributor of foreign auto parts, has agreed to become one of MyRepairShop's first supply partners."Repair shop specialists typically spend hours trying to find prices and inventory supply on the parts they need to service their customers' vehicles," said Tom O'Hare, president of WorldPac. "By joining MyRepairShop, network member repair specialists will have direct access to DIAL, our electronic catalog and software package, which will help them operate more efficiently. We're excited about the opportunities within MyRepairShop that we can extend to our customers and other repair specialists."
DIAL (Direct Information Access Link) provides direct "real-time" access to WorldPac's inventory of more than 50,000 parts and superior shipping logistics. Repair professionals can check parts availability, method of shipping, local routing times, manufacturers' list prices and color images of parts inventory.
"MyRepairShop serves as the premier advocate for the independent auto repair shop owner," said Brad Hays, chief executive officer of MyRepairShop. "We're offering them a way to increase bay productivity and increase the speed and accuracy of parts ordering and vehicle maintenance through real-time access to the automotive aftermarket supply chain and business management resources. WorldPac's information system will significantly benefit our members by giving them parts information at their fingertips."
About WorldPac Inc.
WorldPac was formed in 1995 by the merger of WorldWide Trading Corp. (WWTC) and Imported Parts and Accessories (IMPAC). WorldPac is the leading importer/exporter of foreign auto parts in North America, with 36 locations in the U.S.A. and Canada. The company offers multiple-time, same-time service within close proximity of each branch facility using a vast company-owned fleet of vehicles and a sophisticated routing program. The company stocks more than 50,000 OEM and aftermarket parts and accessories covering all major Asian and European car applications.
About MyRepairShop Inc.
Headquartered in Houston, MyRepairShop provides a one-stop source of products and services for independent auto repair specialists to effectively streamline and manage their business, and efficiently service vehicle owners. MyRepairShop has strategic alliances with some of the industry's leading distributors and automotive industry specialists. The company's Internet model facilitates communication and relationship building throughout the aftermarket supply chain.
