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uContact:Dennis [email protected]

uAbout Automotive Filter Corporation:Automotive Filter Corporation was founded in 1994 in Los Ange-les, California. It was established to offer more choices and com-petitive prices to the lube and tune industry, as an alternative to national suppliers and jobbers.

uProducts Offered: nFilters — air, cabin, fuel, oil, transmission nSerpentine belts nWipers nDrain plugs nChemicals nShop supplies

uBest-Selling Products:Our best-selling products besides oil and air filters are cabin air filters and wiper blades.

They are popular because they are easy to install. They also help increase a store’s ticket average, while at the same time offer-ing the quick lube customer one-stop shopping convenience instead of going to a separate repair facility or auto parts store.

Welcome to this year’s edition of our Fast Lube Distributor Guide, a guide to the who, what, where and when of leading distributors in the industry. As classified in this piece, a distributor is a fast lube vendor that offers everything from oil filters to batteries to paper towels and everything in between. These companies are the one-stop-shops for operators and managers to find nearly any product they may need. This guide will give you insight into each company, products offered, best-selling products and a preview at next year’s predicted top-selling products.

AUTOMOTIVE FILTER CORPORATION

800.800.8577

uContact:Don Briley, sales [email protected]

uAbout Continental Lube Supply:Continental Lube Supply is an operating division of DYK Auto-motive, LLC, and a new division of Atlantic Pacific Automotive based in Memphis, Tennessee. Atlantic Pacific Automotive is a 60-year-old auto parts, chemicals and lubricants company with four current warehouses. As a result of this heritage, Continen-tal Lube Supply is uniquely positioned to service the quick lube industry on a national level. The experience and infrastructure developed over 60 years of distribution at AP Auto, is the same structure utilized by CLS. From this, Continental Lube Supply provides the quick lube industry with multiple benefits.

uProducts Offered: nWipers nFilters nChemicals nLubricants nAntifreeze nShop supplies nHeating and cooling supplies nLighting nTools nBelts and hoses nBrakes nTire repair nHardware

uBest-Selling Products: nPro-Gauge Filters nWiper blades nChemicals nLighting

uHot Products for 2013:We expect continued success with our Pro-Gauge filters and our expanded line of Master brand chemicals.

uTestimonial:“Pro-Gauge filters have an unsurpassed quality at an unbeat-able price.”

Brian RomineCar Care Clinic

å CONTINENTAL LUBE SUPPLY

800.986.2211uwww.continentallube.com

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uContact:Mark [email protected]

uAbout Fast Track:Fast Track Lube Supply is a national, discount, automotive, wholesale warehouse specializing in helping quick lubes buy better and make more money on all of the products they use and sell every day.

Our extensive list of quality products at heavily discounted pricing helps give you the flexibility to drive more sales and be more competitive in your market and still put the extra savings to your business’s bottom line or directly in your pocket.

We have a low $300 minimum order, where we pay the freight on UPS or Common Carrier plus offer free same-day shipping on all orders placed by 12 Noon Central Time which gets you the product you need even faster on reliable national carriers.

We also have a great website with our complete catalog on-line, showing you all of our products and incredible low pricing that sets us apart from our competition, plus if you prefer, you can also use our online ordering system to place orders yourself online 24/7.

uProducts Offered:Everything a quick lube needs: oil, air, cabin, fuel and transmis-sion filters, wipers, chemicals, full synthetic and conventional motor oils, ATFs and lubricants, lighting, hard parts, belts, igni-tion, refrigerant, antifreeze, plus tools and equipment.

uTestimonial:New Fast Track customers often comment that they are now saving 30-40 percent on just their filter purchases, which adds more than $1,000 a month/$12,000 per year to their bottom line. When you add in all of the other discounts on products like wipers, chemicals, lubricants and shop supplies, the savings are even larger and more significant. Many new customers com-ment that buying from Fast Track is like getting money back on the same products they were already buying, and in many cases the savings saved them and their business.

FAST TRACK LUBE SUPPLY

877.362.9082 uwww.ftlsupply.com

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FILPAC

800.290.1577uwww.filpacinc.com

uContact:Matt Callahan

uAbout Filpac:Filpac distributes automotive parts, chemicals, tools, equipment and accessories to quick lubes and auto repair centers. We have been serving our customers since 1987! We provide a 98 per-cent fill rate, maintain the highest level of service and provide our partners with quality name brand products at prices that will reduce your costs!

uProducts Offered: nFilters nAncillary Items nChemicals nTools nEquipment

uHot Products for 2013:Hybrid and rear direct fit wiper blades.

uTestimonial:“Filpac has been a great partner for our 11 Grease Monkey locations. They have always delivered products on time, kept our costs low and work with our managers on new items and items that we should phase out of our inventory. Matt has gone above and beyond supporting our team whether it’s our team meeting, team Christmas party or even if the team has a question or needs help on the weekend, Filpac has been there 24/7!”

Wayne G.Grease Monkey, since 2007

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INSTALLEREDGE

877.288.6334uwww.installeredge.com


uContact:Tony Sims, vice [email protected]

uAbout InstallerEDGE:InstallerEDGE was built on the creed of product quality, pro-active inventory solutions, and exemplary service. At the heart of this mission is our focus to reduce costs and lead times, and provide products that enhance revenues. Convenience, quality, and the lowest overall costs ensure our customers build value in their business. By combining state-of-the-art technology, with best prac-tices implementation, InstallerEDGE offers its customers a cutting-edge supply chain partner on target with current and future industry requirements. As our customers help us grow, we reinvest in programs, and service-based solutions, support-ing efficiency gains, which results in greater profitability for our partners.

uProducts Offered:We feature all major brands of motor oil, gear oil, grease, ATF and antifreeze. Reduce inventory and vendors with Installer-EDGE! We specialize in new lubricant applications! We feature all leading brands. From service chemicals, to aerosols call In-stallerEDGE today! Replacement parts, such as filters, wiper blades, tune up parts, lighting, caps, belts and hose and more! We specialize in hard to find new application parts. We feature quality service, general purpose, and problem solving tools for car care technicians. Your one stop shop for service and shop equipment. Complete offering of shop supplies for daily opera-tions. Complete line of cleaning supplies. Buy direct vs. using a costly service. Complete service offering of safety items. Com-plete line of office products — InstallerEDGE is your true single source. Call us for our updated carwash product offering.

uBest-Selling Products: nAerovision "All in One" Flat Blade nTechnaFIL HP Air Filter nTechnaFIL Cabin Air Filter nInstallerEDGE Premium Filtration Products

uContact:Dave Raphael, director of [email protected]

uAbout Mighty:Mighty was founded in 1963 and began franchising in 1970. Mighty offers a complete line of the underhood, undercar and chemical products that are routinely carried “in stock” at the installer level. Mighty’s product strengths include filtration (oil, air, fuel and cabin air), windshield wipers, serpentine belts, lighting, a full line of chemical products for fluid maintenance services, drain plugs and gaskets, as well as a full line of shop service products.

uProducts Offered: nFilters (oil, air, fuel & cabin air) nChemicals nChassis and driveline nBrake products nEngine management nTire repair and alignment nBelts and tensioners nLighting and electrical nMiscellaneous (wiper blades, drain plugs, tools, hose clamps, gloves, etc.)

uBest-Selling Products:Oil filters, air filters, wiper blades and VS7 chemicals. Mighty’s oil and air filters ranked number-one in market share in NOLN’s 2011 Fast Lube Operators Survey.

uTestimonial: “Mighty helps us maintain a proper parts inventory that is cus-tom tailored to our individual shops, providing us more time to focus on the business of selling preventive maintenance servic-es. We view our Mighty representative as our inventory control specialist, and with their obsolescence protection program and weekly service, we are confident we will always have the proper inventory. In addition, Mighty has recommended ways to im-prove our productivity, sales and profits. They have performed hands-on training in our shops and have provided us with effec-tive sales and marketing tools. The quality of the Mighty prod-ucts has been outstanding, which provides our managers the confidence to recommend their products and services without

hesitation.”Steve Sanner, president and COO

Jiffy Lube of Indiana; owner of 40 Jiffy Lubes

MIGHTY DISTRIBUTING SYSTEM

800.829.3900uwww.mightyautoparts.com

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RELADYNE

513.489.6000uwww.reladyne.com

uContact:Bob Johnson

uAbout Reladyne:Providing lubricants and equipment reliability in the automo-tive, heavy-duty and industrial segments, Reladyne is one of the largest lubricant distributors in the U.S. with 18 distribution centers covering Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi.

uProducts Offered: nLubricants nAntifreeze nWasher Fluid nFilters nWiper Blades nMaintenance Chemicals nDiesel Exhaust Fluid

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S&E QUICK LUBE DISTRIBUTORS

888.251.2609uwww.selubeproducts.com

uContact:Sean Malmstrom, director of [email protected]

uAbout S&E:From day one, S&E Quick Lube Distributors has strived to provide the highest quality products at a fair price. We pride ourselves on superior customer service and a genuine caring attitude.

uProducts Offered:All product categories of oil, air, fuel and cabin air filters; trans-mission filters; windshield wiper blades; a full line of chemicals and OE fluids; service, janitorial and shop supplies; tools and equipment. We distribute Vac-U-Fill, Fein, Alto, Haltec, Devon, RTI, Flo-Dynamics, Graco and many other lines of equipment. We offer same-day shipping, easy terms and are located in the heart of the West with additional resources in Central and East for Coast to Coast service.

uBest-Selling Products: nS&E’s full line of oil, air, cabin and fuel filters nS&E Signature Wiper Blades nBlack Mamba Nitrile Gloves

uHot Products for 2013:With the decline of car counts, operators will look toward ad-ditional services in order to maximize profits.

uTestimonial:“The reason we enjoy doing business with S&E Quick Lube distributors is the high level of personal attention we receive. Whether it is looking for an oddball part, or helping us come up with a solution to a specific problem or issue. They always go above and beyond what is traditionally expected from a dis-tributor. S&E really does exemplify the perfect business partner model. They know that our success is paramount to their success. S&E prices are always competitive and their service is impecca-ble. There is never an issue with the quality of their products,

and they stand behind everything they sell. We could not ask for a better partner in these tough economic times.”

Allan Engelmeyer & Jamie Hall; Doorknob

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SERVICE CHAMP

800.221.0216uwww.servicechamp.com


uContact:Kirk Gustie, vice president, Sales (ext. 132)[email protected] Moore, vice president, Sales (ext. 155)[email protected]

uAbout Service Champ:Service Champ is the largest single-source supplier to the quick lube industry. Thousands of operators throughout the United States and Canada have used Service Champ since 1984 for fil-ters, treatments, wiper blades, tools, shop supplies and more. You can get it all — quality products, unbeatable service and low prices! Ranked No. 1 in market share for air filters in NOLN’s 2012 Fast Lube Operators Survey.

uProducts Offered: nFilters (Service Champ, Mileguard, Mobil 1) nTreatments (Heartland, Mileguard, Full Throttle, Golden Touch, Lucas, Smart Blend, LubeGard, Penray)

nWipers (Bosch, Anco, Peak, RainX, Mileguard) nTools nShop Supplies nHardware nLighting & Belts nEquipment

uHot Products for 2013:Consumer awareness of cabin filters and beam wiper blades continue to provide strong sales for our customers. Keurig K-Cups have helped enhance the consumer experience at many quick lubes. Check out our new line of oil dipsticks!

uTestimonial:“Service Champ is the best in the business! My orders are always on time, complete and the paperwork accurate. Their website allows me to order when it is convenient for me and has every resource imaginable. All aspects of their service are perfect!”

Ed RhodusHavoline xpress lubeLakewood, Colorado

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SERVICE PRO

800.313.2463uwww.service-pro.com

uContact:Sherry Burr

uAbout Service Pro:Service Pro combines premium quality products, exceptional value and local distributor support to enable professional in-stallers to operate more efficiently and profitably.

uProducts Offered:Service Pro is a comprehensive line of packaged and bulk lubri-cants, filtration products, antifreeze/coolants, chemicals, wiper blades, belts, lighting and many other automotive and heavy-duty service products. All Service Pro products are designed or formulated for use by professional installers.

uHot Products for 2013:Full synthetic passenger car motor oils.

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WORLDPAC, INC.

800.888.9982uwww.worldpac.com

uContact:WorldPac, Inc. Headquartersext. 5470

uAbout WorldPac:WorldPac is an importer and distributor of original equipment (OE) fluids, lubricants and automotive replacement parts. World-Pac offers more than 110,000 product numbers at one source for over 45 carlines. SpeedDIAL, WorldPac’s exclusive online catalog and fulfillment ordering software, contains more than 7 million import and domestic, multiple-brand applications for virtually every automotive make and model.

uProducts Offered:WorldPac’s fluid and lubricant offering includes ATF, brake fluid, gear oil, coolant, motor oil, power steering and other technical fluids. Available brands include Eneos, Febi, Idemitsu, Liqui Moly, Mopar, Motul, Pentosin, Red Line and ZF, as well as genuine OE carline fluids from BMW, Honda, Jaguar, Mercedes, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo and many more. WorldPac maintains a com-prehensive fluid and lubricants program by offering multiple brands of mineral, synthetic and performance fluids as specified by Asian, European, and domestic vehicle manufacturers.

uHot Products for 2013:WorldPac offers a comprehensive lubricants program that di-rectly addresses the recent shift towards application specific fluids and the required OE carline approvals needed to ensure the integrity of the vehicle and maintain factory warranties. As vehicle system technology continues to evolve to meet new standards, specialized products such as Idemitsu’s double end capped technology PAG oil, low-viscosity full synthetic engine oils and low-viscosity transmission fluids will continue to gain momentum in the aftermarket.

uTestimonial:“You are miles ahead of your competition when it comes to service, inventory, delivery time and overall professionalism at all levels. I used to have to source my fluids from multiple dealerships but now I can get all the same factory products at

one source for a better price. Your organization has made it very clear that you under-stand my needs, and that we, the customer, are first.”

WorldPac Customer

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