Precision Tune Auto Care Signs Deal With Interval to Add MyCarPage to Its Web Site
6 December 2000
Precision Tune Auto Care Signs Deal With Interval to Add MyCarPage to Its Web Site
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Dec. 6, 2000--Looking to fortify its presence on the Internet as well as in local markets, Precision Tune Auto Care today announced an agreement with Interval Inc. (dba MyCarPage.com(TM)) to feature MyCarPage on its Precision-Tune.com Web site.The agreement between Santa Monica, Calif.-based Interval and Precision Tune Auto Care, headquartered in Leesburg, Va., "will help Precision Tune bolster its customer service and retention efforts," said Interval President Michael Moskowitz. "With MyCarPage integrated into its site, Precision Tune Auto Care now has a business tool that will leverage their marketing programs more effectively, producing immediate cost-savings as well as generating new revenue opportunities.
"It's a super deal for Interval, too. Precision Tune has more than 560 shops across the globe, including China, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Portugal, Brazil and the Middle East, so it plays into our overall strategy of working with firms with domestic and international ties. It's an opportunity to reach new markets and increase our competitive edge."
Precision Tune Auto, which opened in 1976, is the nation's largest franchiser of automotive car care centers specializing in general maintenance and engine performance. Precision Tune offers fast tune-ups, diagnostics, emissions analysis, component replacement and repair and maintenance of all systems related to engine performance.
MyCarPage.com, founded in June 1998, produces three specialized automotive-related Web services, MyCarPage(TM), Prospector(TM) and the Customer Value Matrix(TM), all designed to strengthen the long-term relationship between car dealers and consumers. MyCarPage, which reaches more than 1.5 million consumers, is being used by four of the top 12 auto dealerships in the U.S.
"Our customers on Precision-Tune.com now have the capability to build a personalized vehicle Web page using MyCarPage to manage all of their automotive needs," said Kevin Bates, Precision Tune Auto Care Vice President, Marketing. "They can track vehicle repairs, view scheduled maintenance, get traffic and weather reports and even locate the nearest Precision Tune Auto Care center with MyCarPage. It's the perfect companion piece to Precision-Tune.com.
"MyCarPage is another example of adding value for Precision Tune customers making Precision-Tune.com a one-stop service site for all of our customers."
About MyCarPage.com
Interval Inc. (dba MyCarPage.com) specializes in the development of Internet services aimed at building long-term relationships between consumers, auto businesses and dealerships. MyCarPage.com and its services, MyCarPage, Prospector(TM) and the Customer Value Matrix(TM), combine to improve customer acquisition and satisfaction, which results in increased loyalty and revenue to auto-related businesses.
About Precision Auto Tune Center, Inc. is the world's largest franchisor of auto care centers, currently with 522 operating centers worldwide. The Company franchises and operates Precision Tune Auto Care, Precision Wash, and Precision Lube Express centers around the world. Please visit the Company's Web site at: www.PrecisionAC.com.