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Rex
WM Notepad June 25, 2007
Business is Good!
Our Parts Plus store group now numbers 110 stores, of which three quarters are independent jobbers outside of the DFW area. This makes us one of the largest such groups in the nation and gives us the strength to negotiate the best deals and the strongest service from our suppliers. It also opens doors to commercial business all over the territory, as we are able to answer sourcing queries by directing potential clients to locations almost anywhere in Texas and Oklahoma. All in all, it makes for an excellent business Extranet, and we are pleased your store is a part of this.
Not yet a Parts Plus store? We would love to have you join us. Its truly a win-win relationship for all concerned.
www.wmautomotive.com\forum
Free NFL Tickets Sweepstakes
Parts Plus radio ads are running nationally on Westwood One Radio during NFL games this fall. Part of the package is a retail sweepstakes to win tickets to local NFL games. Grand prize is a trip for two to the Pro Bowl in Hawaii.
This will run in September. POS kits will be provided. Stay tuned.
Repair America Sweepstakes continues through July. If you are running low on prizes and would like to maintain some momentum, we have a few kits available @ $49.95, first come etc.
Parts Plus reminds us that although you may choose to give the scratch-off cards to a retail customer, they are not eligible for the sweepstakes drawing in August. Prize winners are verified to ensure they are repair shop techs, owners or managers.
Special EventsThis will be a record year for special events at our Parts Plus stores. The calendar shows 40 events either Scheduled or already completed.
Battery Rotation Jan-07 and older should be replaced in July 2007
July Fly The Flag Sale materials should be in your hands by July 1. This month you will get a poster kit which covers both July and August.
Tool & Equipment Sale booklets for 3rd Quarter have been sent out. This flyer program has brought us sales of major equipment that we would have had little access to before. The T&E program makes it easy for any store to get a piece of the equipment market.
Last Call! !957 Chevrolet Diecast Models from Parts PlusWe have to have our order in my July 20. So far we have just 10 jobber orders. Order now at jobber price or pay double on ebay!
New Storyboard Posters are now being shipped to all new Parts Plus store enrollments. This set of 11 posters includes the following messages
NOW OPEN 7 DAYS
We Test Alternators, Starters & Batteries
WE SELL ENGINES
WE TURN DRUMS & ROTORS
WE CUSTOM MAKE HYDRAULIC HOSES
Hablamos Espanol
...and several others.
Available soon for purchase, poster frames are extra.
CalendarsThis is the time to order 2008 calendars. We suggest Brown & Bigelow for best service & price.
Littelfuse SmartGlow - Fuses that light up when they blow. You can easily find a bad fuse because its the one that is lit up. These were announced last year, but demand has been great. They finally came in and are in stock.
10-1001 10-amp ATO (2-pack)
10-1002 15-amp ATO (2-pack)
10-1003 20-amp ATO (2-pack)
10-1004 25-amp ATO (2-pack)
10-1005 30-amp ATO (2-pack)
10-1006 35-amp ATO (2-pack)
10-1007 40-amp ATO (2-pack)
10-1008 ATO assortment (5)
Catalogs
AA1 Cardone Distributors 2007
AA1 Cardone Electronics 2007
Anco Wiper Blades Applications May 2007
FJC A/C ProductsApplication guide 2007
Moog Chassis 1991-2007 April 2007
Visteon A/C Kit: Quick Reference 2007
Visteon Heat Transfer 2007
XFI Parts Plus Filters 2007
Price Sheets - all are WM
CMB Cumberland (PBE) 6/13/07
UCA United Carburetor 5/28/07
Wix Filters (factory ps) 7/05/07
XWW Bada Wheel Weights 6/12/07
Pico Rack updatesSome were shipped without the new backup tags. Tags were shipped separately and should come in on your stock orders by the time this is written. Rack updates are still available
Denso Cabinet DealBuy $500 in assorted Denso Oxygen Sensors and get a nice steel storage cabinet free! See your WM salesman for details.
Wix Cabin Air Filters will begin featuring Bioshield 75 on all numbers. Bioshield 75 protects against molds, mildew and odor-causing bacteria.
The IDEA FACTORCastrol has a new tech line to answer technical questions about Castol products.
Mon-Fri 8:00 to 4:00 CST 1-800-462-0835
Cardone Crank Angle Sensors
Our coverage of these is in Airtex, but we have some applications in Cardone. Dont miss a sale.
Blaster Citrus-based Degreaser Removes grease and oil spots, strips and removes wax, cleans and freshens. This is a powerful all-purpose cleaner with a fresh smell instead of a chemical smell. In stock now, BLA 16CBD
Blaster ATCAir Tool Conditioner not only lubricates, but also conditions seals and cleans out accumulate grunge that impairs efficiency. Often restores power to tired air tools. Also includes a fisheye preventer for safe use in collision repair environments. BLA 16ATC
Sunshades From Allison, the reflective, accordion-style sunshades are available in two sizes.
ALI 7208 24X56
ALI 8941 28X64
In stock now.
GM is feeling the heat from Marshall Engines. Crate engines are big business as people dig old musclecars out of the pasture and restore them. The crowning step is installation of a crate engine. Marshall Blueprint Engines has been taking a big chunk out of GMs market share largely due to the Blueprint warranty of 24 months/50,000 miles. GM has increased their warranty to match this. Now, Marshall has responded with a 30 month/50 warranty.
Blueprint engines are available from WM now on a 2-day drop-ship program. Dont miss an opportunity to make a nice sale and a happy customer.
Stant XACTstat thermostat line is designed for customers that demand the exact OEM thermostat as a replacement. XACTstat thermostats include all the features that make them OE Equivalent including jiggle pins, integrated seals, and integrated water outlet housings.
The line consists of 85 part numbers including 27 current parts that meet the XACTstat criteria. The 58 new parts numbers are being added as they become available over the next 30 days.
New Exide numbers coming
40R-65 79-65
90-65 94R-65
100-65 U1L15
RoadForce & MegaCycle units bring Orbital-type construction to HD and marine applications
31S-AG RoadForce is 700 CCA with 200 amps reserve.
31S AGM MegaCycle is 925 CCAs and 200 amps reserve.
Both units feature AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) construction for spill proof operation, even mounted on their side.
Marine Versions are 31MC and 31MCX.
Its Prime Time for PortaCool! Every shop needs one of these to get through July and August. Several models are on sale with easy leasing through Woolco. Dont miss an opportunity to make a big ticket sale and a happy customer!
Thank YOU for being a WM customer!
WM Automotive Warehouse
Serving Independent jobbers in TX OK KS since 1976
Questions, comments, tips, complaints:
Rex Burkheimer WM Corp. Office, Ft Worth.
(817) 834-5550 ext 3105
rex@wmautmotive.com
We can also email the PDF version of the original publication, with images, on request.
Rex
WM Notepad June 25, 2007
Business is Good!
Our Parts Plus store group now numbers 110 stores, of which three quarters are independent jobbers outside of the DFW area. This makes us one of the largest such groups in the nation and gives us the strength to negotiate the best deals and the strongest service from our suppliers. It also opens doors to commercial business all over the territory, as we are able to answer sourcing queries by directing potential clients to locations almost anywhere in Texas and Oklahoma. All in all, it makes for an excellent business Extranet, and we are pleased your store is a part of this.
Not yet a Parts Plus store? We would love to have you join us. Its truly a win-win relationship for all concerned.
www.wmautomotive.com\forum
Free NFL Tickets Sweepstakes
Parts Plus radio ads are running nationally on Westwood One Radio during NFL games this fall. Part of the package is a retail sweepstakes to win tickets to local NFL games. Grand prize is a trip for two to the Pro Bowl in Hawaii.
This will run in September. POS kits will be provided. Stay tuned.
Repair America Sweepstakes continues through July. If you are running low on prizes and would like to maintain some momentum, we have a few kits available @ $49.95, first come etc.
Parts Plus reminds us that although you may choose to give the scratch-off cards to a retail customer, they are not eligible for the sweepstakes drawing in August. Prize winners are verified to ensure they are repair shop techs, owners or managers.
Special EventsThis will be a record year for special events at our Parts Plus stores. The calendar shows 40 events either Scheduled or already completed.
Battery Rotation Jan-07 and older should be replaced in July 2007
July Fly The Flag Sale materials should be in your hands by July 1. This month you will get a poster kit which covers both July and August.
Tool & Equipment Sale booklets for 3rd Quarter have been sent out. This flyer program has brought us sales of major equipment that we would have had little access to before. The T&E program makes it easy for any store to get a piece of the equipment market.
Last Call! !957 Chevrolet Diecast Models from Parts PlusWe have to have our order in my July 20. So far we have just 10 jobber orders. Order now at jobber price or pay double on ebay!
New Storyboard Posters are now being shipped to all new Parts Plus store enrollments. This set of 11 posters includes the following messages
NOW OPEN 7 DAYS
We Test Alternators, Starters & Batteries
WE SELL ENGINES
WE TURN DRUMS & ROTORS
WE CUSTOM MAKE HYDRAULIC HOSES
Hablamos Espanol
...and several others.
Available soon for purchase, poster frames are extra.
CalendarsThis is the time to order 2008 calendars. We suggest Brown & Bigelow for best service & price.
Littelfuse SmartGlow - Fuses that light up when they blow. You can easily find a bad fuse because its the one that is lit up. These were announced last year, but demand has been great. They finally came in and are in stock.
10-1001 10-amp ATO (2-pack)
10-1002 15-amp ATO (2-pack)
10-1003 20-amp ATO (2-pack)
10-1004 25-amp ATO (2-pack)
10-1005 30-amp ATO (2-pack)
10-1006 35-amp ATO (2-pack)
10-1007 40-amp ATO (2-pack)
10-1008 ATO assortment (5)
Catalogs
AA1 Cardone Distributors 2007
AA1 Cardone Electronics 2007
Anco Wiper Blades Applications May 2007
FJC A/C ProductsApplication guide 2007
Moog Chassis 1991-2007 April 2007
Visteon A/C Kit: Quick Reference 2007
Visteon Heat Transfer 2007
XFI Parts Plus Filters 2007
Price Sheets - all are WM
CMB Cumberland (PBE) 6/13/07
UCA United Carburetor 5/28/07
Wix Filters (factory ps) 7/05/07
XWW Bada Wheel Weights 6/12/07
Pico Rack updatesSome were shipped without the new backup tags. Tags were shipped separately and should come in on your stock orders by the time this is written. Rack updates are still available
Denso Cabinet DealBuy $500 in assorted Denso Oxygen Sensors and get a nice steel storage cabinet free! See your WM salesman for details.
Wix Cabin Air Filters will begin featuring Bioshield 75 on all numbers. Bioshield 75 protects against molds, mildew and odor-causing bacteria.
The IDEA FACTORCastrol has a new tech line to answer technical questions about Castol products.
Mon-Fri 8:00 to 4:00 CST 1-800-462-0835
Cardone Crank Angle Sensors
Our coverage of these is in Airtex, but we have some applications in Cardone. Dont miss a sale.
Blaster Citrus-based Degreaser Removes grease and oil spots, strips and removes wax, cleans and freshens. This is a powerful all-purpose cleaner with a fresh smell instead of a chemical smell. In stock now, BLA 16CBD
Blaster ATCAir Tool Conditioner not only lubricates, but also conditions seals and cleans out accumulate grunge that impairs efficiency. Often restores power to tired air tools. Also includes a fisheye preventer for safe use in collision repair environments. BLA 16ATC
Sunshades From Allison, the reflective, accordion-style sunshades are available in two sizes.
ALI 7208 24X56
ALI 8941 28X64
In stock now.
GM is feeling the heat from Marshall Engines. Crate engines are big business as people dig old musclecars out of the pasture and restore them. The crowning step is installation of a crate engine. Marshall Blueprint Engines has been taking a big chunk out of GMs market share largely due to the Blueprint warranty of 24 months/50,000 miles. GM has increased their warranty to match this. Now, Marshall has responded with a 30 month/50 warranty.
Blueprint engines are available from WM now on a 2-day drop-ship program. Dont miss an opportunity to make a nice sale and a happy customer.
Stant XACTstat thermostat line is designed for customers that demand the exact OEM thermostat as a replacement. XACTstat thermostats include all the features that make them OE Equivalent including jiggle pins, integrated seals, and integrated water outlet housings.
The line consists of 85 part numbers including 27 current parts that meet the XACTstat criteria. The 58 new parts numbers are being added as they become available over the next 30 days.
New Exide numbers coming
40R-65 79-65
90-65 94R-65
100-65 U1L15
RoadForce & MegaCycle units bring Orbital-type construction to HD and marine applications
31S-AG RoadForce is 700 CCA with 200 amps reserve.
31S AGM MegaCycle is 925 CCAs and 200 amps reserve.
Both units feature AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) construction for spill proof operation, even mounted on their side.
Marine Versions are 31MC and 31MCX.
Its Prime Time for PortaCool! Every shop needs one of these to get through July and August. Several models are on sale with easy leasing through Woolco. Dont miss an opportunity to make a big ticket sale and a happy customer!
Thank YOU for being a WM customer!
WM Automotive Warehouse
Serving Independent jobbers in TX OK KS since 1976
Questions, comments, tips, complaints:
Rex Burkheimer WM Corp. Office, Ft Worth.
(817) 834-5550 ext 3105
rex@wmautmotive.com
