MOC Products Company, Inc. to Supply Car-Care Products At Group 1 Automotive Dealerships

MOC Products Company, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative automotive maintenance products and services, and Group 1 Automotive, an International Fortune 500 automotive retailer, announced an exclusive supply agreement.

Pacoima, Calif. (PRWEB) January 21, 2009

MOC Products Company, Inc. (MOC®), a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative automotive maintenance products and services, announced today an exclusive supply agreement with international Fortune 500 automotive retailer Group 1 Automotive (NYSE: GPI). MOC® will offer its line of automotive performance products throughout Group 1's nationwide network of dealerships.

"Our professional maintenance products, including cleaners, lubricants, supplements and protectants, will assist Group 1's service personnel in delivering consistent customer service and maintenance product uniformity," said David Waco, MOC® vice president of Sales. "Group 1 is an industry leader in driving operating efficiencies by standardizing processes and best practices across its service business and we are pleased to have the opportunity to enhance the offerings their skilled technicians provide with our high quality products."

MOC® manufactures more than 300 products, tools and customized service drive programs that recondition and restore vehicle appearance, enhance vehicle performance, and maintain vital mechanical components.

"After an extensive review process, Group 1 selected MOC® as our partner to deliver best-in-class supply and support for our service chemical products and programs," said Wade Hubbard, vice president of Fixed Operations, Group 1 Automotive. "MOC's products will be a valuable addition to our parts and service departments as we continue to look for ways to enhance our customers' service experience."

About MOC Products Company, Inc.
Established in 1954 in California, MOC® is a leading manufacturer and distributor of innovative products, equipment and solutions to the automotive-dealership industry. Professional service advisor trainers and dealership consultants educate service departments throughout the United States on its products and help dealers install efficient and profitable maintenance programs. MOC® operates 16 distribution facilities nationwide and supports a highly-skilled distributor network covering the United States, Mexico and several other countries. For more information on MOC®, visit at http://www.mocproducts.com or contact Keith Ashley, national accounts manager, at 800-266-9226, or kashley@mocproducts.com.

About Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
Group 1 owns and operates 100 automotive dealerships, 133 franchises, and 25 collision service centers in the United States and the United Kingdom that offer 31 brands of automobiles. Through its dealerships, the company sells new and used cars and light trucks; arranges related financing, vehicle service and insurance contracts; provides maintenance and repair services; and sells replacement parts. Group 1 Automotive can be reached on the Internet at http://www.group1auto.com.

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