Savvy Consumers Saving Money on Auto Repairs by Buying Parts Themselves

CHICAGO, June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- A new breed of Do-It-Yourself motorists are
changing the way their vehicles are being serviced: BIY (Buy-It-Yourself)
consumers are saving money on auto repairs and maintenance by purchasing the
necessary parts themselves and having their local mechanics do the
installations. Using the Internet to find the best prices for the parts and
accessories they need, these astute BIY drivers are keeping their cars and
trucks running safely and efficiently, extending the life of their vehicles,
and saving considerable money.

"It's a trend that's really picking up speed," said Tom West, CEO & President
of JC Whitney, the largest direct marketer of name-brand automotive parts and
accessories. "It's no different than a bride buying a diamond online and
having her local jeweler set it."

JCWhitney.com offers over six million easily searchable automotive parts and
accessories, including a full range of high quality replacement, performance,
and restoration parts for nearly every car, truck, and motorcycle. JC Whitney
guarantees the lowest prices, provides extensive customer support, and
delivers merchandise to a customer's doorstep or directly to their mechanic.
Shipping is free for most orders over $99.

The savings can be dramatic. The owner of a 2001 Ford Mustang saved almost $70
on a new radiator. A national auto parts store quoted the part at $186.99.
JC Whitney offered the exact same part, including shipping, for only $117.04.
A Front Oxygen Sensor for a 2002 Chevy Malibu was priced at $139.99 by a
national service chain, and JCWhitney.com's price for the identical name-brand
part, delivered to the customer's doorstep, was only $80.98 - a savings of
over 40%.

"For 95 years JC Whitney has been known for its great selection and tremendous
value," added West. "For the BIY customer, we deliver the satisfaction that
you're getting the right part at the best price."

About JC Whitney & Co.
Established in 1915, JC Whitney & Co. is the largest direct marketer of
name-brand automotive parts and accessories, providing "Everything Automotive"
with more than 6 million automotive applications from the latest model year
back to the 1920s. JC Whitney offers products for virtually any vehicle --
automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, and more -- at www.jcwhitney.com and
through its family of general and vehicle-specific catalogs.

SOURCE Whitney Automotive Group

Kevin Sanchez, +1-415-227-1150, ext 110, kevin@hollenbeckassociates.com, for
Whitney Automotive Group