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Precision Auto Care Names John Tarrant Corporate Controller

7 April 1999

Precision Auto Care Names John Tarrant Corporate Controller

    LEESBURG, Va., April 7 -- Precision Auto Care, Inc.,
North America's largest franchisor of auto care centers, today
announced that John "Chip" Tarrant has been promoted to the position of
corporate controller for the Company, according to Charles Dunlap, President
and CEO.
    Tarrant's promotion to controller is part of the Company's restructuring
designed to provide a more responsive organization.  "Chip's promotion from
financial analyst to corporate controller is important for the Company, as we
progress in improving the Company's financial systems.  His demonstrated
financial skills and broad knowledge of our business system adds credibility
to our efforts," said Dunlap.
    In his new role, Tarrant will manage Precision Auto Care's financial
accounting and corporate reporting functions.  He is responsible for providing
financial information and business analysis to internal management and the
external investment community.
    Prior to joining Precision Auto Care, Inc. in 1996, Tarrant held positions
in public and private accounting with Joseph J. Pietrafesa Co., Rosenblum,
Gloss, Niad & Dietz, Certified Public Accountants, and LCI International.
    Tarrant, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), received a BS in Accounting
from SUNY Institute of Technology, Utica, New York and a BS in Business
Administration from The American University in Washington, DC.
    Precision Auto Care, Inc. is the world's largest franchisor of auto care
centers, currently with 645 operating centers worldwide as of March 31, 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
    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements which
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties or other factors not under the
Company's control which may cause actual results, performance or achievements
of the Company to be materially different from the result, performance, or
other expectations implied by these forward-looking statements.  For further
information about the Company, investors are encouraged to review the
Company's most recent SEC filings.