Hi-Tech Engine Components to Supply Parts Plus Group

    MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 28 -- Parts Plus, one of the largest
automotive aftermarket parts distribution groups in the industry, announced
today that it has recognized Hi-Tech Engine Components of Salt Lake City, Utah
as an approved supplier of O.E. quality Engine Kits and Components, according
to David Prater, director of product.
    Beginning immediately, Parts Plus members will have the opportunity to
distribute Hi-Tech's complete product line.
    "I am excited about the addition of the Hi-Tech line due to the tremendous
range of gasoline and diesel engines covered.  With engine kits for more than
15,000 applications, we will be more than doubling the number of kits
available from Parts Plus autostores," stated Mr. Prater.
    "Hi-Tech offers the strongest engine parts program in the automotive
aftermarket. The 30th Anniversary edition of Hi-Tech's 'Big Book of Engine
Components' contains 1,376 pages and features over 17,000 components,
including 2,600 new parts for late model applications.  Not only do we have
substantially more coverage than our competitors, we also back it up with
strong marketing programs and more than 95 percent order fill on 100 percent
complete kits that are delivered on the next business day," said Lonnie Mayne,
Vice President of Sales for Hi-Tech and a former sales manager for both
Federal Mogul and Timken.
    "Parts Plus has created a unique program offering only the highest quality
brands from leading manufacturers," said Mr. Prater.  "We see the addition of
the Hi-Tech Engine Components program as one more step toward exceeding our
customers' expectations."

    Currently, there are more than 3,000 Parts Plus autostores and Car Care
Centers throughout the United States and Canada with additional members being
added regularly.

    For more information please contact Bob Barstow, Parts Plus Headquarters,
5050 Poplar Ave., Suite 2020, Memphis, TN 38157-2001, 800-727-8112,
fax 901-682-9098, or by e-mail: info@partsplus.com .

    For more information on Hi-Tech Engine Components contact Lonnie Mayne,
Hi-Tech Engine Components, P.O. Box 26185, Salt Lake City, UT 84126-0185,
801-975-5906, fax 801-973-3919, or by e-mail: lonniem@hi-techengine.com .