Splash Hand Wash trades as Splash Hand Wash at 12 locations in CT and NY. The car washes occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 9,000 sq.ft in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. A land area of 0.75 acres to 1.5 acres and zoning for a car wash and automotive use is required. The car washes offer an area selling cards, gifts, magazines, gourmet coffee and auto-related accessories.

For more information, contact Mark Curtis, Splash Hand Wash, 1111 E. Putnam Avenue, Suite 202, Riverside, CT 06878; 800-927-4489, Fax 203-698-0614.

For more information, contact Jim Giovanazzi, Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Road b2166A, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179; 847-286-2500, Fax 847-286-7976; Web site: www.sears.com.

Moran Industries trades as Alta Mere, Dr. Nicks, Milex and Mr. Transmission at 191 locations nationwide. The automotive repair stores occupy spaces of 3,400 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 20 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with three five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company cites Aamco and Cottman as competition.

Tire Warehouse Central, Inc. trades as Tire Warehouse at 50 locations in MA, ME, NH, RI and VT. The automotive parts stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,500 sq.ft in freestanding locations and mixed-use centers. Plans call for 18 openings throughout CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI and VT during the coming 18 months. The company prefers an automotive cotenant. Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 within five miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. The company cites Pep Boys as its competition. Sales of $200 psf have been reported. A land area of one acre is required. Expansion in NY will focus on the eastern upstate area.

Ashland, Inc. trades as Valvoline Instant Oil Change at 650 locations nationwide. The automotive maintenance stores occupy a space of 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, mixed-use and power centers. Plans call for 65 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company requires an additional 20,000 sq.ft. to 35,000 sq.ft. of land. The company prefers to cotenant with Target and Kroger. Demographic requirements include a population earning $62,000 as the average household income. Jiffy Lube is cited as competition. The company is franchising.

Finishmaster, Inc. trades as Finishmaster at 155 locations nationwide. The automotive paint and body stores occupy a space of 3,000 sq.ft in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.

Fear Auto trades as Fear Auto at eight locations in CT. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CT during the coming 18 months. The company acquires its sites.

Michelin trades as Tire Centers, LLC at 180 locations nationwide. The automotive supply stores occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 35,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company will lease, purchase or build to suit. A land area of 4.5 acres is required.

Precision Auto Care, Inc. trades as Precision Tune Auto Care at 455 locations nationwide and internationally. The automotive retailer occupies spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. A minimum land area of 25,000 sq.ft. is required. Expansion opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 to 20 years.

Aamco Transmission, Inc. trades as Aamco Transmission at 723 locations nationwide. The retailer of auto parts and transmission repairs occupies spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and downtown areas. Plans call for 30 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with options. The company is franchising.