Spring Car Care Made Easy -- Thanks to Ziebart Web Site

TROY, Mich., March 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Ziebart International Corp., the world leader in vehicle enhancement and preservation services, has launched an interactive web site that provides a full range of car care information, including seasonal "survival" tips for car and truck owners. The site can be accessed at http://www.ziebart.com.

Ziebart offers a user-friendly format that links the consumer to a variety of areas from the home page including:

* Detailed tips to preserve the appearance and value of your vehicle -- This area is updated seasonally to offer users the most up-to-the-minute information on how to properly care for their vehicles.

* Ziebart products and services -- Users can access information on the correct products to use on their particular vehicles, as well as the services available for long-term care and protection.

* Store Locator -- Internet users can find the address and phone number of every Ziebart store in North America, as well as the contacts and locations for Ziebart stores around the world.

In conjunction with the introduction, Ziebart is highlighting the "Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Car" portion of the site, which offers valuable information on removing winter grime and salt and preparing for the upcoming season. Included are such hints as:

* Follow the guidelines in the owner's manual to power wash the underside of the vehicle. Most manufacturers recommend cleaning to remove corrosion accelerating materials.

* Vacuum all carpet and upholstery, because each time a person enters a car, so do salt and dirt. These abrasive substances can cause premature wear and damage.

"We anticipate that ziebart.com will become one of the Internet's premier sites for firsthand car care information," says Thomas E. Wolfe, president, chairman and chief operating officer of Ziebart. "We encourage 'Internauts' to e-mail us with their car care questions and comments."

The web site functions in coordination with the Ziebart Forum on Auto Protection, a consumer information program that was launched by Ziebart in 1996 to offer extensive information on cleaning, caring for and preserving cars and trucks. A specific link is dedicated to the Ziebart Forum so users can access a wide range of vehicle information. Consumers can also access the Ziebart Forum via the toll free Forum line at 888-CAR-RENEW.

Established in 1963 and based in Troy, Mich., Ziebart International Corp. operates approximately 600 stores in 44 countries. The franchise organization provides products and services to protect, preserve and enhance vehicle appearance and investment value.

SOURCE Ziebart International Corporation

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/CONTACT: Lisa Vallee Smith of Franco Public Relations, 313-567-5027; or Pat Wiley of Ziebart International Corp., 810-588-4100/

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