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Hybrid Owners Have New Options For Automotive ServiceSelect Firestone Complete Auto Care™, Tires Plus™, ExpertTire™ and Wheel Works™ locations now service hybrid vehicles

BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. (June 23, 2008) – When it comes to finding automotive service, hybrid vehicle owners no longer have to look very far. BFS Retail & Commercial Operations, LLC (BFRC), which owns and operates the largest number of company-owned automotive retail generalist stores in the world, has begun servicing hybrid vehicles at select Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, ExpertTire and Wheel Works locations.

“Almost 40 percent of our stores are now approved to service hybrids,” said Darrell Rowe, Manager of Education & Development for BFRC. “We’re committed to providing our store teammates with the most current training and information available to ensure that our customers have a positive experience every time they visit one of our locations. In order to service hybrid vehicles, a store must complete a comprehensive training program.”

As part of the hybrid training program, each retail location must complete several educational requirements. After a retail location meets these requirements, it receives special safety equipment required to service hybrid vehicles. Once “hybrid-compliant”, the location can then begin providing basic repairs and maintenance services for hybrid vehicles.

Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, ExpertTire and Wheel Works locations can provide a variety of hybrid services, including oil change, filter replacement, tire service, battery service, coolant replacement, brake service, wheel alignment and transmission service.

Protecting the environment is a top priority at BFRC. BFRC stores were the first in the automotive repair industry to commit to using steel wheel eights instead of traditional lead wheel weights. Throughout the country, BFRC store locations recycle tires, car batteries, oil and oil filters, antifreeze, air conditioning refrigerant and many other automotive products. Community members also have the opportunity to bring used oil and automotive batteries from do-it-yourself (DIY) projects to BFRC store locations for proper recycling at no cost to the consumer.

About Firestone Complete Auto Care:
Firestone Complete Auto Care™ is owned and operated by BFS Retail & Commercial Operations, LLC (BFRC). Technicians perform part repairs and replacements, routine scheduled maintenance services, and a variety of diagnostic services covering major systems within a vehicle. To learn more about driving tips and maintenance or Firestone Complete Auto Care locations, visit www.FirestoneCompleteAutoCare.com or call 1-800-LOCATE-US.

About ExpertTire:
ExpertTire™ is a multi-branded tire retailer owned and operated by BFS Retail & Commercial Operations, LLC (BFRC). With 120 store locations nationwide, ExpertTire offers guaranteed low prices on a large selection of brand name tires. Technicians also perform part repairs and replacements, routine scheduled maintenance services, and a variety of diagnostic services covering major systems within a vehicle. To learn more about driving tips and maintenance or ExpertTire locations, visit www.ExpertTire.com or call 1-800-LOCATE-US.

About Tires Plus:
Tires Plus™ is a multi-branded tire retailer owned and operated by Morgan Tire & Auto, Inc., which is part of the BFS Retail & Commercial Operations, LLC (BFRC) family of automotive retail generalist stores. Technicians perform part repairs and replacements, routine scheduled maintenance services, and a variety of diagnostic services covering major systems within a vehicle. To learn more about driving tips and maintenance or Tires Plus locations, visit www.TiresPlus.com.

About Wheel Works:
Wheel Works™ is a multi-branded tire retailer owned and operated by BFS Retail & Commercial Operations, LLC (BFRC). With locations throughout California, Wheel Works offers low prices on a large selection of brand name tires. Technicians also perform part repairs and replacements, routine scheduled maintenance services, and a variety of diagnostic services covering major systems within a vehicle.

About BFS Retail & Commercial Operations, LLC:
BFS Retail & Commercial Operations, LLC (BFRC) is headquartered in Bloomingdale, Ill., and operates the largest number of company-owned automotive retail generalist stores in the world — more than 2,000 vehicle service and tire locations across the United States — including Firestone Complete Auto Care™, Tires Plus™, ExpertTire™ and Wheel Works™ store locations. Credit First National Association and Firestone Complete Fleet Care™ operations are also part of BFRC. BFRC is a member of the Bridgestone Americas family of companies.