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Precision Lube Express Announces Sales & Car Count Increases

21 January 1999

Precision Lube Express Announces Sales & Car Count Increases; Growth Attributed to New Marketing & Operational Enhancements

    LEESBURG, Va., Jan. 20 -- While the lube industry continues
to experience flat or even declining sales, Precision Auto Care's brand new
modular, quick lube system, Precision Lube Express, is pleased to announce
that average same store sales are up 21%, while also boasting a 19% increase
in car counts for the last quarter of calendar 1998.
    According to John Wiegand, VP of Operations for Precision Auto Care, Inc.,
these increases are a direct result of the marketing and operational tools
that have been provided to the franchisees. These tools focus on improving the
customer's service experience by establishing standards to assure quick,
quality service and to demonstrate a commitment to excellence.
    Precision Lube Express offers an ultra-convenient, quick-lube service
where customers remain in their cars while the 10 minute service is performed.
"Marketing tools, such as the new 'To Go Menus', allow customers to choose
from a variety of services and manager's specials from the menu," explained
Pete Tahinos, VP of Marketing for Precision Auto Care, Inc. In the spirit of
providing a positive service experience based on convenience, Precision Lube
Express centers also provide customers with reading material, soft drinks and
coloring books for kids while they wait, said Tahinos.
    Precision Lube Express is described by Wiegand as "a modular, free-
standing service center that provides oil and filter replacement and chassis
lubrication services." A center can be operational in a matter of weeks,
requiring no excavation or extensive site preparation.  Available as one, two
or three bay units, the low overhead, self-contained operation can be
relocated or expanded quickly and in a relatively small space.
    The interest in Precision Lube Express continues to spread across all
market segments, according to Kevin Rooney, VP of Franchise Development. "The
Precision name and our unique concept has allowed for exciting multiple
business opportunities with convenient stores, car washes, service stations,
strip malls, etc. At the same time, the new business owner loves our simple
'turn-key' capabilities," said Rooney. "With the strong business growth we are
experiencing and many unique applications, the future is now!"
    Precision Auto Care, Inc. acquired Lube Ventures, a manufacturer of
modular quick lube buildings and the franchisor of Lube Depot centers, in
November, 1997.  The company converted the quick lube centers to Precision
Lube Express and now operates 29 franchised centers nationwide.  The name Lube
Ventures was also changed to Precision Building Solutions, Inc. (PBSI).
    Precision Auto Care, Inc. is the world's largest franchisor
of auto care centers, with 628 operating centers worldwide as of January 1999.
The Company franchises and operates Precision Tune Auto Care, Precision Auto
Wash, and Precision Lube Express centers around the world.  Please visit the
company's web site at:  http://www.PrecisionAC.com