MechanicNet.com Teams With American Woman Road & Travel to Provide Online Automotive Repair and Mechanic Referral Information to Women Motorists
30 August 2000
MechanicNet.com Teams With American Woman Road & Travel to Provide Online Automotive Repair and Mechanic Referral Information to Women Motorists
FREMONT, Calif., Aug. 30 MechanicNet.com, the virtual home
for mechanics on the Internet, announced today that it has bolstered its
channel line-up with the addition of the American Woman Road & Travel's (AWRT)
online network of information and content for female motorists.
MechanicNet.com will provide complimentary access to and incorporate content
from AWRT into its automotive aftermarket site.
"American Woman Road and Travel is a recognized and respected authority on
women's automotive issues," said Steven Liao, President and CEO of
MechanicNet.com. "We are truly delighted to partner with this premier
organization to provide women motorists with unparalleled access to
comprehensive automotive repair information and services and nationwide
referral to reputable mechanics."
The AWRT Website provides one-stop access to diverse automotive and travel
services and addresses issues such as buying or leasing a new or used car,
renting an automobile, travel and safety, and selecting auto insurance. Key
content on the site includes information on how to find and select an honest
mechanic, how to keep the kids happy on a long family trip and how to work
with aging parents that still drive.
"MechanicNet.com makes it easy for women motorists to identify reputable
and qualified mechanics in their local neighborhood," said Courtney Caldwell,
founder & publisher of AWRT's magazine and Website. "Instead of walking
blindly into the nearest automotive repair shop, car owners through a few easy
keystrokes, can find the best mechanic for their specific problem. The new
automotive channel alliance will provide women motorists with an additional
avenue to obtain comprehensive automotive repair and mechanic referral
information, as well as, provide a convenient site for accessing
consumer-related services in the automotive aftermarket."
MechanicNet.com empowers car owners by providing instant, Internet-based
access to information and resources necessary for managing the maintenance of
an automobile. By accessing the MechanicNet.com site at http://www.MechanicNet.com,
car owners can conduct a preliminary evaluation of car problems, request
needed maintenance and repair services online and provide feedback and
evaluations of the services received. MechanicNet.com introduced its
structural framework, online services and informational content to the
automotive market in February of 2000.
"We believe that by leveraging Internet connectivity and providing instant
seamless access to rich automotive information and content, we will change the
way that mechanics and car owners alike transact for automotive services,"
adds Liao. "MechanicNet.com aims to be the premier Internet-based automotive
infrastructure and electronic information exchange for mechanics, and to
provide car owners with an unparalleled platform for lifecycle management of
their automobile."
About American Woman Road & Travel
American Woman Road & Travel is committed to the advancement of women by
providing information from which they can make intelligent decisions relative
to their automotive, travel and personal safety needs. As a leading authority
for the women's automotive market, it is AWRT's mission to provide additional
resources to the industry and consumers. Issuing its flagship edition in 1988,
AWRT was one of the first publications to specialize in the $83 billion
women's market. AWRT is located on the Web at http://www.awroadandtravel.com.
About MechanicNet.com
Headquartered in Fremont, Calif., MechanicNet.com is a privately held
company that provides business-to-business and business-to-consumer
capabilities to the automotive aftermarket community. MechanicNet.com
improves communications between mechanics and car owners by providing a Web
presence for mechanics and car care answers for consumers. Affiliated members
of the MechanicNet.com "Click and Motor Network" are provided with branded Web
sites at http://www.MechanicNet.com, where car owners can perform preliminary
evaluations of car problems, schedule an appointment online and provide
feedback on the automotive services received.
CONTACT: Nina Groman of MechanicNet.com, 510-979-9044, ext. 14, or
Ngroman@mechanicnet.com; or Doug Hendrix of Neale-May & Partners,
650-328-5555, ext. 115, or dhendrix@nealemay.com, for MechanicNet.com.