News Release
For Immediate Release
Gas Saving TORNADO Accessory Now Available Through Pep BoysSANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA - November 4, 2003 - The Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack (NYSE: "PBY") is the newest automotive aftermarket distributor to carry the gas saving Tornado accessory. The agreement makes Tornado available through any of the 595 Pep Boys stores in 36 states and Puerto Rico.
"Pep Boys is one of the leading automotive aftermarket service chains," said Tornado President Jay Kim. "We are pleased that our product will be reaching a whole new market through Pep Boys unique retail and service businesses. We are excited to help them cross-sell our product to make contact with new customers.
" Tornado is a non-moving, turbine shaped device, which creates a vortex or swirling effect to the engine. The result is improved airflow into the engine's combustion chamber, causing a more efficient mixture between air and fuel.
The product only needs to be installed once, has a limited lifetime warranty, and can pay for itself in about 6 months. It retails for a M.S.R.P. of $69.95. In addition to Pep Boys, Tornado is available through NAPA, JC Whitney, Keystone Automotive, Murray's, and is sold directly through the company's website at www.tornadoair.com, or by calling 800-500-8880.
For more information, contact Jay Kim, President, Tornado Air Management Systems, 9459 Washburn Road, Downey, CA 90242, phone 562 861-4000, fax 562 861-4088, or visit www.TORNADOair.com.
About Pep Boys
Pep Boys has 595 stores and over 6,000 service bays in 36 states and Puerto Rico. Along with its vehicle repair and maintenance capabilities, the company also services the commercial auto parts delivery market and is one of the leading sellers of replacement tires in the United States. Customers can find the nearest location by 1-800-PEP-BOYS or by visiting pepboys.com.
Editor's Note: High-resolution 4 x 5 photos are available from Tornado Air Management.
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