JoeAuto Names Cliff Strong as Managing Partner of Plano Location

PLANO, Texas, Sept. 26 -- JoeAuto, a first-of-its-kind auto service and repair company that puts more control into the hands of the customer, officially announced Cliff Strong as the managing partner of the newest JoeAuto location in Plano on Central Expressway between Park and Parker.

Strong has been with JoeAuto since 2001 and played a key role in the development of JoeAuto's initial "big box" concept. As the managing partner in Plano, Strong provides senior leadership, oversees all day-to-day activities and educates team members and the community about JoeAuto's outstanding customer service.

"Cliff exemplifies the management skills and knowledge needed to oversee JoeAuto's newest location in Plano," said Troy Cooper, president and COO of JoeAuto. "His extensive knowledge will be important to continue JoeAuto's long commitment to customer service, as well as continue to create a strong employee team."

As managing partner, Strong also will provide the leadership to continue to offer JoeAuto's exceptional customer services, which gained the attention of J.D. Power and Associates who certified JoeAuto's initial "big box" prototype as an 'Outstanding Service Experience.' JoeAuto is the only non- dealer, automotive repair facility to have earned this distinction. Many of those services include:

   --  Longer service hours to accommodate even the busiest schedules -
       6 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday to Friday; 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday; AND
       9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday;
   --  $10/day loaner cars -- Customers can have access to an automobile
       while their car is being serviced through Advantage Rent-A-Car for
       only $10 per day -- no reservations required;
   --  Trust cams -- Customers can log on to www.joeauto.com and watch their
       car repairs taking place live on the Internet;
   --  Second opinion stations -- JoeAuto provides a private area with a
       phone and competitors' phone numbers so that customers can get second
       opinions on repairs;
   --  Free rides to and from work -- Providing free shuttle service within
       the JoeAuto service area; and
   --  One-on-one customer consultation -- Customers have the option to see
       'what's going on under the hood' with one of JoeAuto's ASE certified
       technicians.

  About JoeAuto

JoeAuto is a first-of-its-kind auto service and repair company that puts more control into the hands of the customer. Based on trust and convenience, JoeAuto brings to the auto repair industry a remarkable customer value proposition, which was underscored by J.D. Power and Associates when it certified JoeAuto's first "big box" prototype as providing customers with an 'Outstanding Service Experience.' JoeAuto is the only non-dealer, automotive repair facility to have earned this distinction. This is a model that is exemplified throughout all JoeAuto facilities to continue the outstanding JoeAuto experience. For additional information about JoeAuto, please visit the company Web site at www.joeauto.com .

   Photos are available upon request.

   FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
   Courtney Caudle (courtney@vollmerpr.com )
   VOLLMER  (972) 488-4790