***Retail Car Care Product Line Now Available at Automotive Retailers
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January 10, 2005
CINCINNATI, Jan 10, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
Pickups Plus, Inc. (OTCBB:PUPS), a retailer and national franchiser in the light truck and SUV after market accessory industry and wholly owned Auto Preservation, Inc. (AP) a single source provider to automotive dealerships for their new vehicle preparation, environmental protection packages, detailing and reconditioning products and services; today announced Auto Preservation's retail car and truck care product line is now available at select retailers across the country.
Through its distribution agreement with Meyer Distributing, the company has confirmed that the full line of ValuGard Professional Grade Car Care Products are available to consumers at many automotive retailers, including the following; Kemper Automotive, Tri-State Rhino Linings, Auto Xtremes, Classic Detail, Stuff for Trucks, Auto Trim Design, and Pickup Outfitters.
This is not just another car care product line, ten of the largest vehicle manufacturers in the world including GM, Ford, Daimler Chrysler, Toyota, Mazda, Hyundai, Nissan, Renault, Saturn and Saab, have relied on this product line for their own use, factory defect resolution, or have private labeled the products for resale in their dealerships.
In addition, some of these same retailers are finalizing agreements with the company to become Authorized Processing Centers for its ValuGard Environmental Protection Products. Within their existing facilities, utilizing environmental friendly products and with no expensive application equipment automotive retailers can generate additional revenue.
Pick-Ups Plus, Inc. is a retail operator and franchiser of retail automotive parts and accessories stores catering to the light truck market. There are currently five franchised locations in operation and two Company owned-stores. In addition, through its Automotive Preservation Division the Company now offers automotive dealerships new vehicle preparation, environmental protection packages, detailing and reconditioning products and services. The Company intends to attempt to expand by opening additional company-owned stores, ValuGard Processing Centers, Distributorships and franchise. For more information about the Company go to www.pickupsplus.com and look for updates in the Chairman's Letter.
Safe Harbor Statement: Except for historical information contained herein, the statements made in this press release are forward-looking and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known risk and uncertainties, which may cause the Company's actual results in the future to differ materially from forecasted results.
SOURCE: Pick-Ups Plus, Inc.
Pick-Ups Plus, Inc. Sean Hayes, 860-633-0377 shayes@Pickupsplus.com
