The Complete Garage(R) Announces National Strategic Partnership With Griot's(R) Garage

Car Enthusiasts to Benefit From Product Availability at Local Retail Locations Around the Country

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 12 -- The Complete Garage(R) announced today that it has formed a national strategic alliance with Griot's(R) Garage. The combination of The Complete Garage -- the premier retailer of custom residential garage enhancement systems and high-quality garage lifestyle products -- and Griot's Garage -- the leading on-line and direct mail car care products retailer -- creates incredible brand and consumer synergies while offering the full line of Griot's Car Care products at The Complete Garage's 15 retail showroom locations throughout the United States. This is the first time that such an extensive line of Griot's Car Care products will be offered beyond its well-known Griot's Garage Handbook and on-line catalog.

Commenting on the partnership, Doug and Susan Arndt, Founders of The Complete Garage, said "We are delighted to be a national strategic partner with Griot's Car Care. We are not selling garages -- we are specializing in lifestyles and this relationship with Griot's Car Care enhances our offering of innovative products and world-class brands to our customers."

"Our passion is creating exceptional service and products that exceed our customers' expectations," said Richard Griot, Founder and President of Griot's Garage. "As the premier retailer of custom residential garage enhancement systems and high-quality garage lifestyle products, The Complete Garage is an ideal partner for extending the Griot's Garage brand at brick-and-mortar retail locations around the country."

About The Complete Garage

Founded in 2002, The Complete Garage sells more than 500 different items and 32 different product lines in its 15 U.S. showrooms, including floor coverings, manufactured cabinetry, and storage accessories to enhance the residential garage and fit a variety of lifestyles. The Complete Garage is the only national company in operation today that offers a customer friendly retail showroom to display its comprehensive line of garage lifestyle products, design, and installation services. For additional information, visit http://www.completegarage.com/ .

About Griot's Garage

Griot's Garage was founded by Richard Griot, an avid automotive enthusiast, in the fall of 1990. The Griot's Garage Handbook reaches millions of enthusiasts annually. The company offers Griot's Car Care products for the interior and exterior of cars, garage organization items and tool storage, and car accessories. For further information, visit http://www.griotsgarage.com/ .