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Sewell Automotive Companies Adds Saab to Dallas Collection

22 October 1999

Sewell Automotive Companies Adds Saab to Dallas Collection; Fifth Automotive Franchise Added to Sewell Automotive Companies in Two Years

    DALLAS--Oct. 22, 1999--Sewell Automotive Companies has added the fifth franchise to its Texas group in the past two years with the announcement today of the opening of Sewell Saab of Dallas, according to Carl Sewell, Chairman/CEO of Sewell Automotive Companies.
    Scheduled to open for business on Monday, Oct. 25, Sewell Saab will initially be located at Sewell Village Cadillac at Love Field, 7310 Lemmon at University, while a permanent facility is completed.
    "The compatibility of Saab and Sewell Village Cadillac makes the two a natural combination as we create a permanent facility for Saab. Both Saab and Sewell are committed to improving customer service for North Texas," said Mr. Sewell.
    As part of that commitment to service, Sewell will provide a mobile service truck for Saab customers in addition to its traditional customer services including an outstanding collision repair center.
    With the management team headed by Sales Manager Nick Vanderpool, Sewell Saab will be the exclusive Saab dealership serving Dallas, Tarrant and Collin counties. Plans call for the addition of two locations in Collin and Tarrant counties in the near future.
    Mr. Sewell's decision to add Saab to Sewell Automotive Companies was based on Saab's marketing and product development in recent years.
    "Saab is one of America's fastest growing franchises with sales increasing by more than 40% this year," said Mr. Sewell. "Its design and engineering are aimed at a customer who is intelligent, unique and enjoys driving. North Texans are known for their individualism and Saab has a similar reputation when it comes to style, accessories and performance."
    To prove his point that North Texans and Saab are a natural pairing, Mr. Sewell points out, "Saab's air conditioned seats should win over a lot of Texans."
    In addition to Saab, Sewell offers Cadillac, Lexus, Infiniti, Oldsmobile, Pontiac and GMC trucks, with new and used car sales and service, from eight locations in the DFW area.
    Nationally acclaimed for its customer service record, the Texas-based Sewell Automotive Companies was established in 1911 and today has 13 franchises in Dallas, Fort Worth, New Orleans and San Antonio with 1,200 associates and sales in excess of $800 million. The Sewell reputation for superb customer service has earned an international following due to Mr. Sewell's best selling book, Customers for Life, with 850,000 copies published in 16 languages.