Midas Names MotorVac As Its New Maintenance Equipment Supplier

    SANTA ANA, Calif.--April 28, 2003--MotorVac Technologies has entered into an agreement with Midas Inc. to become the first authorized manufacturer under its new maintenance service program.
    This program was recently developed to expand the menu of maintenance services at Midas shops. MotorVac will be designated as an authorized vendor and will provide Midas shops the opportunity to enhance the fluid maintenance services they provide their customers.
    Midas is one of the world's largest providers of automotive services, including exhaust, brakes, steering, suspension, climate control and maintenance services. There are 2,000 company-owned and franchised Midas locations in the United States and Canada and more than 700 licensed stores in 17 countries.
    MotorVac's product line includes the renowned CarbonClean and CarbonTune fuel cleaning systems, the TransTech automatic transmission fluid exchanger, the CoolantClean exchange and flush system, the OilClean lubrication system cleaning and exchange service and the LeakChek Plus and EVAP LeakChek leak detection devices that utilize vapor trace technology.
    MotorVac also provides a full line of chemical solutions that are specifically designed to work in each machine and enhance the service it provides. Both the CarbonClean System and the EVAP LeakChek have received the prestigious Motor Magazine Top 20 Tool Award.
    With 11 patents issued and six more pending, MotorVac has become recognized as a leader in the design and manufacturing of professional fluid system maintenance and diagnostic equipment and is one of the most respected suppliers in the automotive repair industry.
    Mark J. Hallsman, president and CEO of MotorVac stated, "We are very excited to partner with Midas and I believe that they will increase the general awareness of our brand name, build each product category and further expand our U.S. sales and distribution."
    MotorVac has headquarters in Santa Ana and distributes its products in more than 70 countries worldwide.
    MotorVac Technologies Inc. designs and manufactures professional fluid system exchange and diagnostic service equipment that provides unique technological solutions for the automotive and truck aftermarket. MotorVac's products are distributed to service repair shops, fleet maintenance shops and government agencies in more than 70 countries worldwide. For additional information about MotorVac, visit www.motorvac.com.