Speedemissions announced, as a means to increase store level revenue and income, they're now selling light bulbs, windshield wipers and other accessories related to those customers on whose cars they conduct safety inspections. The selling initiative has been underway for a few months and has begun to gain traction in several stores. d At the present time only stores in Houston, St. Louis and Salt Lake City can sell this merchandise as a "convenience" to customers when their car fails the safety inspection because of a burned-out light bulb or defective windshield wipers. In addition to these items, the company has added gas caps, a windshield treatment and a headlight restoration program to its array of products offered. It has under review some other automobile products it hopes to begin selling by year end. The Company believes this is another step in retaining customers and attracting new ones. It's related to time savings and convenience for the customer when they have a bad bulb or wiper that causes their car to fail. Now, they don't have to go to an auto parts store then come back to a Speedemissions store for the re-test. c "Giving customers options is what we're trying to do," said Rich Parlontieri, President/CEO of Speedemissions. "We studied this idea for many months before putting it in place. We feel our customers appreciate the fact we can save them a few minutes when it comes to keeping their car in compliance with the states requirement for automobile safety. This also is another way of engaging the customer and maintaining a relationship with them. wipper blade
