National Press Release

Plus Kicks off Its Annual 4th of July Sale

BENICIA, Calif., June 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers may be cutting corners in this economy but apparently not when it comes to repairing their cars. Today, 1-800 RADIATOR announced its biggest week ever with sales topping $5 million, an indicator that car owners are fixing their cars rather than buying new ones.

During this economic downturn it is even more important for people to take care of their cars, and make necessary repairs or replacements as opposed to buying new vehicles. "Our customers are certainly watching their dollars like everyone else. When making decisions about their cars, they need to get the right part, right away," says Mike Rippey, CEO of 1-800 RADIATOR. "We guarantee quality parts, delivered to your doorstep at competitive prices with a nationwide lifetime warranty coverage."

With the Fourth of July weekend looming, many will choose to take their summer vacation on the road. 1-800 RADIATOR wants to support all holiday travelers with special holiday pricing. If you are in need of a radiator over the holiday weekend, 1-800 RADIATOR will be offering heavy discounts for all customers. "In the unfortunate event you have cooling problems over the holiday weekend, we want to make sure we get you back on the road as fast as possible," says Mike Rippey.

1-800 RADIATOR says its success comes from the strength of the franchise network and its owners. The locally owned and operated 1-800 RADIATOR shops offer the highest quality aftermarket products and free overnight shipping to anywhere in the continental U.S. 1-800 RADIATOR also has the largest inventory in North America, same day delivery and a hands-on approach to customer service. 1-800 RADIATOR is North America's established authority regarding automotive cooling and heating replacement parts. In its 230 nationwide locations, 1-800 RADIATOR receives nearly seven million phone calls from customers annually. Data from all phone calls is tabulated daily to gain the clearest picture on up-to-the-minute automotive market demand by region, in the U.S. and Canada.

About 1-800 RADIATOR

1-800 RADIATOR is the largest independent parts distributor in the nation. The company continues to increase market share through added product lines and acquisitions. 1-800 RADIATOR has the largest inventory of Radiators, AC-Condensers, and Air Conditioning parts. The 1-800 RADIATOR business model provides retail and wholesale customers with cooling parts delivered to their doorsteps in a matter of hours at competitive pricing. To its franchisees, 1-800 RADIATOR provides state-of-the-art software technology, along with 24-7 support. For more information about the company or available franchises for sale, go to: http://www.1800radiator.com.

1-800 RADIATOR & A/C is a trademark of 1-800 Radiator Franchise, Inc.

SOURCE 1-800 RADIATOR