Winners of MOTOSHOP Technology Tools $10,000 technology makeover contest announced

Oct. 9, 2015

MOTOSHOP Technology Tools awarded Brown’s Alignment in Raleigh, NC, with a grand prize of $10,000 in new shop technology equipment and the MOTOSHOP suite of services.

Motor Age Wire Reports

MOTOSHOPSM Technology Tools, a product portfolio offered by Advance Auto Parts, awarded Brown’s Alignment in Raleigh, NC, with a grand prize of $10,000 in new shop technology equipment and the MOTOSHOP suite of services. Additionally, second and third place prize package winners were announced:

Second Place – Precision Auto in Brewer, ME, received a one-year subscription to MOTOSHOP Technology Tools, including MotoSHOP Shop Management System^SM, MotoREV^SM Shop Marketing, MotoLOGIC^® Repair & Diagnostics and MotoSKILL^® Shop Tech Training.
Third Place – Paradise Tire & Service in Stuart, FL, received a one-year subscription to MotoLOGIC and MotoREV.

“Our panel of judges was humbled by the hundreds of dedicated, deserving shops across the country that entered the MOTOSHOP contest,” said Jad Dunning, Vice President and General Manager of MOTOSHOP Technology Tools. “We’re confident the technology makeover awarded to Brown’s Alignment will help their shop continue to deliver a great quality of service to its customers, and do so in ways that are new, exciting and efficient.”

MOTOSHOP representatives made a surprise visit to Brown’s Alignment Oct. 6 to present the grand prize to shop owners Bayne and Ann Norris. Following an assessment of existing shop technology, Brown’s Alignment will receive new technology such as computers, tablets, printers, network hardware, online services or showroom TVs. Brown’s Alignment will also receive a yearlong subscription to the technology services provided by MOTOSHOP.

“We are excited about the opportunities to grow and improve our business and team efficiency with the help from MOTOSHOP. It is an honor to be selected to receive these new tools and we are confident that they, in addition to new shop hardware, will help us improve quality of service for our loyal customers,” said Brown’s Alignment Vice President Bryan Norris.

About MOTOSHOP Technology Tools
MOTOSHOP Technology Tools is a comprehensive set of trusted, innovative technologies offered by Advance Auto Parts, Inc. MOTOSHOP builds technology solutions to address the full spectrum of automotive shop needs. The MOTOSHOP product line includes MotoREV^™ Shop Marketing, MotoLOGIC^® Repair & Diagnostics, MotoSHOP^™ Shop Management System, and MotoSKILL^™ Shop Tech Training, each designed to help automotive industry professionals grow their businesses. For more information on the suite of technology services from MOTOSHOP Technology Tools, visit www.motoshop.com.

About Advance Auto Parts
Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), the largest automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serves both the professional installer and do-it-yourself customers. As of July 18, 2015 Advance operated 5,252 stores and 117 Worldpac branches and served approximately 1,300 independently-owned Carquest branded stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada. Advance employs approximately 76,000 Team Members. Additional information about the Company, employment opportunities, customer services, and on-line shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found on the Company's website at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.