WORLDPAC Receives Award for Best Program Distributor for Replacement Parts

WORLDPAC Receives Award for Best Program Distributor for Replacement Parts

WORLDPAC has received the prestigious Frost & Sullivan 2011 United States Automotive Technicians' Choice Award for Best Program Distributor for Replacement Parts on the basis of Frost & Sullivan's independent research.

Among the many features that WORLDPAC's clients appreciate are the huge line of OE and quality aftermarket automotive replacement products the company offers, an easy-to-use online program (speedDIAL), outstanding salespeople, competitive pricing, dependable delivery and consistent product availability. The overwhelming customer comment was the ‘ease of doing business' with WORLDPAC.

As noted by Frost & Sullivan, Professional Choice Program 2011: Automotive Replacement Parts Preferences among U.S. Automotive Technicians, WORLDPAC, Inc. emerged as the leader in the Program Distributor category. Thus, WORLDPAC, Inc. is recognized as being the "Overall Best Program Distributor in the United States" among WORLDPAC's top competitors.

Bob Cushing, President and CEO of WORLDPAC, accepted the award on behalf of WORLDPAC:

"On behalf of WORLDPAC'S 2500 North American teammates, I would like to thank Frost & Sullivan for this very prestigious award. We thank the automotive business owners and technicians, our customers, who recognize and depend upon the 'value added' program we provide. As we continue to expand our import program and our recently introduced domestic program, we will remain highly focused in providing the very best service and solutions to our customers.".

Frost & Sullivan's Automotive & Transportation group, which provides global industry analysis, custom consulting, market research, market forecasts, and insights into emerging technologies, officially presented the award to WORLDPAC at the Frost & Sullivan awards banquet held on Florida's Marco Island in April.

To learn more about WORLDPAC or to become a WORLDPAC customer, contact (800) 888-9982 ext. 5470 or visit www.worldpac.com.

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Autologic and WORLDPAC Partner to Offer Independent Service Centers Dealer-Level Diagnostic Solutions

Autologic and WORLDPAC Partner to Offer Independent Service Centers Dealer-Level Diagnostic Solutions

Autologic Diagnostics announces a partnership with WORLDPAC to offer more independent service centers access to dealer-level diagnostic solutions for 15 import carlines comprising of BMW and MINI, Land Rover, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, the Volkswagen Audi Group, Volvo, Peugeot, Citroën & Renault and Rolls-Royce.

Autologic provides a complete diagnostic solution for independent garages. With dealer-level diagnostic coverage of all vehicle systems coupled with unrivalled technical support from Master Technicians and specialist software engineers, the independent service professional can be confident to undertake required service and repair work without having to involve the dealer.

“It is important that WORLDPAC connect our customers with the resources needed to remain successful in the aftermarket. We believe our advanced-level technical training complemented with professional OEM level tools creates an opportunity for the independent service center to grow their business and to remain competitive. Our partnership with Autologic is based upon us offering the independent repair professional the very best solutions when dealing with the advanced complexities of today’s vehicles,” says Mario Recchia, Sr. VP of WORLDPAC Marketing.

Kevin FitzPatrick, Autologic Diagnostics US CEO, comments “Autologic has worked alongside WORLDPAC for a number of years and is delighted with the official partnership. Autologic is focused on delivering a high-performance diagnostic tool and providing an exceptional level of technical support to our customers. Through this partnership with WORLDPAC, Autologic users will now have better access to dealer-level diagnostic solutions and subsequent training resources, further supporting their own businesses as independent service centers.”

Autologic functions, including coding and flash programming combined with features such as retrofits, conversions and fitment of aftermarket products, surpass the functionality of other aftermarket diagnostic tools as well as select dealer tool features. Information is displayed on a large touch-sensitive screen through a simple menu structure that is supported by help screens. Autologic software packages are available independently or as multiple packages run on the same Autologic hardware base unit.

WORLDPAC is an importer and distributor for original equipment and quality automotive replacement parts. Headquartered in Newark, CA. USA, they offer the independent repair professional a wide range of brand recognized products as well as services such as their highly praised technical & business training and targeted customer marketing solutions.

To learn more about Autologic Diagnostic solutions or to place an order, contact Autologic or WORLDPAC directly:

Autologic Diagnostics: (877) 945-6442 or www.autologic.com
WORLDPAC: (800) 888-9982 ext. 5470 or www.worldpac.com



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WORLDPAC’s Fantastic Voyage - Central America Customer Appreciation Cruise is a Splashing Success!

WORLDPAC’s Fantastic Voyage – Central America Customer Appreciation Cruise is a Splashing Success!

WORLDPAC’s fourth customer cruise event set sail Saturday March 12, 2011 for eight spectacular days of seafaring through the western Caribbean & Central America! Over 1200 WORLDPAC customers and special guests joined an elite group of suppliers and WORLDPAC’s top management and sales staff for an unforgettable experience in exotic ports of call including Cozumel Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama.

WORLDPAC’s Fantastic Voyage provided customers with a chance to get together with other premiere service repair professionals in North America, industry leading manufacturers and the WORLDPAC team. Customers attended the event from 45 states within the US including Canada and Puerto Rico.

The eight day customer appreciation event treated guests to numerous cocktail parties, nightly cabin gifts for all customers, over 150 special raffles prizes including $500 gift certificates and Apple iPad’s that were raffled off and awarded over the course of the cruise. Also included were exclusive bingo with thousands of dollars in cash payouts, a live auction with over $25,000 in prizes, cabin credits, supplier presentations and Q&A sessions with Bosch, ContiTech/CRP, Denso, ZF Group North America (Lemforder, Sachs, Stabilus), Textar/Pagid, Gates, Delphi, Bosal and Mann!

To make sure guests experienced nothing less than an exceptional event, a dedicated onboard cruise staff was available exclusively for WORLDPAC guests. As well, every WORLDPAC guest stayed in a balcony cabin with a fantastic view of the ocean and ports of call.

Fresh off the high seas, WORLDPAC customers were eager to share what they liked best about their Fantastic Voyage experience:

“Opportunity to talk to suppliers and WORLDPAC staff about both issues with service and products and about how great the service/company is. This is a great way to reward your customers for their loyalty and confidence in WORLDPAC.”

“You went beyond the call of duty. The meeting with WORLDPAC staff, with suppliers, the gifts were just the crème de la crème. WORLDPAC went out of its way to make every moment a remarkable moment. I take my hat off to you!”

“WORLDPAC does a great job and continues to be the leader among serving us independent shops.”

“… Shared a lot of interesting information with other techs and with representatives from the suppliers. All in all, great times were had by all! … an awesome experience.”

Supplier sponsors also shared some of their comments:

“I knew that WORLDPAC would put on a first class event, but this far exceeded any expectations. Great organization, excellent meetings, terrific social events and most of all a chance to meet with the best business owners and technicians in the automotive industry.”

“Thanks for the opportunity to meet and interact with your customers … also, made some lifelong friendships during the trip!”

Past Fantastic Voyage cruise destinations included the Caribbean and the Mexican Riviera. To learn more about WORLDPAC or to become a WORLDPAC customer, contact (800) 888-9982 ext 5470 or visit www.worldpac.com.

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Win an Apple iPad2 in WORLDPAC's SERVICE ITEMS Sweepstakes!

Win an Apple iPad2 in WORLDPAC's SERVICE ITEMS Sweepstakes!

Introducing WORLDPAC’s SERVICE ITEMS advertising campaign and sweepstakes!

WORLDPAC has your import and domestic vehicle service item needs covered!

• 300,000 service item vehicle applications
  
• 20,000 service items in inventory
  
• 120 service item product classes
  
• 100,000 total products in inventory
  
• 7 million total vehicle applications

Select from these quality brands and more!

Autologic, Bando, BOSCH, Conti Belts, DELPHI, Denso, ENEOS, Febi, Gates, Hengst, Hutchinson, Idemitsu, K&N, KYB, Lubro Moly, MAHLE, MANN, Mechanix Wear, Mitsuboshi, Mopar, MOTUL, NGK, NPN, NTK, PENTOSIN, Permatex, PRENCO, Prestolite, RED LINE, Stone, Sylvania, Trico, Valeo, Walker, WORLD SOURCE ONE, as well as a domestic offering!

Enter to win an Apple iPad2 with 64GB-3G-WiFi in four easy steps:

1) Visit http://www.worldpac.com/2011
2) Click on the yellow “Enter to Win” iPad image
3) Enter your information in the sweepstakes entry form fields
4) Click submit

Deadline to enter is Tuesday May 31, 2011 (11:59pm EDT). Good luck!



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