Federated and Standard® Brand Team Up to Make Dreams Come True with "Dream Car Sweepstakes"

STAUNTON, Virginia, September 20, 2011 – Federated Auto Parts and Standard® brand are teaming up again to send one lucky professional service technician or counterperson to a Mecum High Performance Car Auction in Kissimmee, Fla.  In addition to the all-expense paid trip, the winner of the "Dream Car Sweepstakes" will receive $15,000 to spend on a dream car at the auction.

"The ‘Dream Car Sweepstakes' has quickly become very popular with our customers and counterpeople," said Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts. "Federated and Standard® brand have a solid partnership and our ‘Dream Car Sweepstakes' promises to be a winning program again this year.  We know the lucky winner will have an incredible experience."

Participating Federated technicians and counterpeople can enter the "Dream Car Sweepstakes" for a chance to win an all-expense paid trip for two to a televised Mecum High Performance Car Auction in Kissimmee, Fla., Jan. 25-29, 2012. Other great prizes include Apple iPads and Dell Inspiron laptops. In addition, both can qualify for a $50 Visa® gift card by supporting Standard® brand fuel injectors, ignition coils and camshaft/crankshaft position sensors.

For more information about the "Dream Car Sweepstakes," contact a Federated Auto Parts distributor or visit http://www.federatedautoparts.com/events/DreamCar/DreamCar.aspx.  

The Standard® brand has earned a reputation for delivering quality components that exceed all expectations. The flow matched fuel injectors promote smooth engine operation and balanced fuel delivery, reducing overall fuel consumption and harmful emissions. The ignition coils offer maximum performance and longevity, coupled with better connections and greater corrosion resistance, while the oxygen sensors offer superior coverage and technological improvements over the original. For more information, visit www.standardbrand.com.

About Federated
Federated Auto Parts, headquartered in Staunton, Virginia, is one of the largest auto parts distribution and marketing organizations in North America.  Federated is dedicated to supporting its customers with quality name brand parts, programs designed to grow their businesses, and experienced counterpeople who are knowledgeable in today's evolving automotive technology.  For more information, visit www.federatedautoparts.com.