21,000 Gallons of FREE Gasoline Given to Los Angeles Drivers
1 June 2000
21,000 Gallons of FREE Gasoline Given to Los Angeles Drivers
BestOffer.com's 'Pain Free Commuting Day' a Huge Success
WHAT: To celebrate its entrance into the nation's top driving market,
BestOffer.com provided approximately 2,400 Los Angeles drivers
with relief from commuting and the exceedingly high gasoline
prices with a free tank of gas and free commuter care kits
today. Thousands of Los Angeles drivers began lining up as
early as 3 a.m. for today's "Pain Free Commuting" event that
took place at five area gas stations.
FACTS: Estimated results from all five stations:
-- more than 21,000 gallons of free gas given out
-- more than 2,400 tanks filled
-- 4,000 commuter care kits distributed
-- 15,000 brochures distributed
-- average length of lines: 1.3 miles
-- average wait in line per station: 40 minutes
-- earliest arrival time to wait in line for free gas: 3 a.m.
-- 2,000 copies of Recycler and Internet Resource Guide
distributed
VISUALS: Multiple images of today's event are available for download
online at: http://www.bestoffer.com/la/laphotos
QUOTES: Customer:
"While I filled up my tank with free gas today I was also able
to register my car for sale with BestOffer.com," said
Michael Dawson of West Hollywood. "I was very impressed with
the ASE-certified technician and the unbiased inspection that
he performed on my car; these guys know what they're doing."
Customer:
"This is a great thing that BestOffer.com is doing for
Los Angeles consumers," said Kevin Le of Glendale. "The free
gas was worth the wait."
BestOffer.com CEO:
"We wanted to demonstrate with this event that BestOffer.com
understands our customers and their needs," explained
BestOffer.com CEO Pratap Mukherjee. "We're thrilled at how
'Pain Free Commuting Day' has resonated with our LA customer
base and feel great that we've taken away some of the pain of
gas prices for thousands in LA, just like we take away the pain
of buying or selling a used car."
BACKGROUND:
Just as BestOffer.com takes the pain out of buying or selling a
used car, the company took the pain out of commuting with "Pain
Free Commuting Day." From approximately 6 a.m. until 10 a.m.,
BestOffer.com filled up more than 2,400 tanks, totaling more
than 21,000 gallons of gasoline. They also handed out free
commuter care kits that included a coffee mug, snacks, a
flashlight, a first-aid kit and a coupon to save $50 on
BestOffer.com services.
Free gasoline was given out at Pasadena Shell in Pasadena,
Jin's Hollywood Shell on Sunset, Mobile Mart in
West Los Angeles, Sherman Oaks Union 76 on Ventura Blvd, and
Chevron on W. Olympic Blvd in Los Angeles.
BestOffer.com also announced an exclusive partnership with
Recycler.com which will provide millions of customers a unique
set of products and services for buying or selling a used car
that are not available anywhere else. Visit
http://www.bestoffer.com/press for more information.
COMPANY BACKGROUND:
BestOffer.com is a better way to buy or sell a used car. Only
BestOffer.com combines online technology with off-line
automotive expertise, quality assurance and friendly customer
service to create a complete solution for consumers, taking the
pain out of the process of buying or selling a used car.
BestOffer.com is a privately held company, with key investment
partners including Bessemer Venture Partners, Draper Fisher
Jurvetson and idealab! Capital Partners. For more information
on the company visit the Web site at http://www.bestoffer.com
or visit the press site at http://www.bestoffer.com/press .
OTHER: Customers can still save $50 on BestOffer.com services when
they register at: http://www.bestoffer.com/la by June 5th.
INTERVIEWS:
Interviews are still available with BestOffer.com's co-founders
Pratap Mukherjee and Jeff Reed, as well as demonstrations of
the 108-point vehicle inspection.
CONTACT: Coleen Brighton or Holly Fisher at 650-685-3855 or
cbrighton@mcleanpr.com to schedule interviews or an inspection
demonstration.