Autonation, Inc. trades as Autonation at 400 locations nationwide. The stores, which sell new and used autos, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in auto malls/rows and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the Sunbelt states during the coming 18 months. The company is seeking sites in major metro markets. Leases running 10 to 20 years are typical. A land area of three to 10 acres is required. The company is seeking big-box cotenants or automotive users.

For more information, contact Harry Brumley, Autonation, Inc., 110 Southeast 6th Avenue, Suite 1700, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301; 954-769-7134, Fax 954-769-2067.

Jack Furrier’s Western Tire Centers trades as Jack Furrier’s Western Tire Centers and Desert Rat Off Road at 20 locations throughout AZ and NM. The tire stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout southern AZ during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact John or Greg Furrier, Jack Furrier’s Western Tire Centers, 3545 South Richey Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85713; 520-748-1700, Fax 520-790-1136.

Indy Lube, Inc. trades as Indy Lube and Universal Buildings at 35 locations throughout IN, KS, MN, MO, and OH. The automotive service stores occupy spaces of 2,100 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 15 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 within three miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. The company cites Jiffy Lube and VIDC as competition. Sales of $150 psf have been reported. The company is franchising.

Genuine Parts Co. trades as Napa Auto Parts at 5,800 locations nationwide. The automotive parts stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 60 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. A land area of one acre is required. The company cites AutoZone, Carquest, Discount Auto and Advance Auto as competition. The company prefers to cotenant with Home Depot. A vanilla shell is required. Leases running five years with a five-year option are typical.

Scrubadub Auto Wash Centers, Inc. trades as Scrubadub at 11 locations throughout MA, NH and RI. The car washes occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for one opening throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 to 20 years are typical. A land area of one acre is required. The company prefers to purchase outparcels.

J.K. Auto Parts, Inc. trades as J.K. Auto Parts at nine locations throughout VA. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in strip centers, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for two openings throughout northern VA during the coming 18 months.

Mar-Lac Distributing Co. trades as Parts Plus at 11 locations throughout WA. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

Grease Monkey International trades as Grease Monkey International at 241 locations nationwide and in Mexico. The automotive stores with quick-lube centers occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising and prefers to cotenant with supermarkets. Leases running 10 years plus options are typical. The company prefers to lease, buy or build-to-suit. The company cites Jiffy Lube as competition.

Meineke Discount Muffler Shop, Inc. trades as Meineke Discount Muffler Shop at 900 locations nationwide. The automotive service stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Plans call for 125 openings nationwide and internationally during the coming 18 months. A minimum land area of 20,000 sq.ft. is required. Leases running 15 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within 10 miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. A vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising. Preferred cotenants include any non-competitive retailers.

Valvoline Instant Oil Change operates 43 locations throughout IL and WI. The automotive stores, which offer 10-minute oil changes and car washes, occupy space of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 50 openings throughout northern IL and southern WI during the coming 18 months, with representation by Site Locators, Inc. The company seeks sites within 150 miles of Milwaukee, WI. Preferred demographics include a population of 40,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. A land area of 12,000 sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft is required. Leases running 10 to 20 years are typical. The company is franchising. Sales of $500,000 to $600,000 per unit have been reported.

Lubrication Management Co., Inc. trades as Expressway Lube Centers at 20 locations throughout CT, NY and RI. The automotive stores, which specialize in quick lube services and oil changes, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CT, MA, NJ, NY and RI during the coming 18 months. Leases running 35 years plus options are typical. The company will purchase land parcels of 0.5 acres.

Oilstop operates 25 locations throughout AZ, CA and TN. The automotive service stores occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. to 25,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations with a daily traffic count of 30,000 vehicles. Growth opportunities are sought throughout northern and southern CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Glenwood Development Co.

Wilson Tire & Auto Service trades as Wilson Auto & Tire Service at seven locations throughout MD. The automotive stores occupy a space of 7,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and mixed-use and strip centers. Plans call for one to two openings throughout MD during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with supermarkets and big boxes.

Clark Tire & Auto, Inc. trades as Clark Tire & Auto at 15 locations throughout NC. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 18,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

AutoZone, Inc. trades as AutoZone at 3,068 locations nationwide and in Mexico. The automotive parts stores occupy spaces of 5,400 sq.ft. to 7,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 125 to 150 openings nationwide during 2003.

EZ Lube operates 41 locations throughout southern CA. The automotive service stores occupy spaces of 14,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to purchase sites.

Mechanics Auto Parts, Inc. trades as Mechanics Auto Parts at 25 locations throughout CT, NJ and PA. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla shell is required.

V.I.P., Inc. trades as VIP Discount Auto Centers at 49 locations throughout MA, ME and NH. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 10,500 sq.ft. to 17,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for eight to 10 openings throughout MA and NH during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 within five miles earning $25,000 as the average household income. The company cites AutoZone as competition. Sales of $160 psf have been reported.