DANA POINT, Calif., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- AfterSoft Network N.A., Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Aftersoft Group, Inc. , a provider of software to the automotive aftermarket, announced that its VAST Point of Sale (POS) system received endorsement by American Car Care Centers (ACCC) for its network of 1,000 independent tire dealers. This endorsement enables the VAST POS system to become an official resource to ACCC members, which can be purchased by members through a special pricing arrangement. Dave Crawford, ACCC's Director of Marketing stated, "We are extremely pleased to be able to put this relationship together. Through VAST's range of functionality for single and multi-location dealers we believe that the VAST Point of Sale system can potentially help our dealers become more profitable and efficient. We are pleased that VAST has the ability to electronically connect our members to their tire and parts suppliers for electronic ordering." The VAST system has been installed at 35 ACCC dealer locations. Bill Jarvis, owner of Midwest Tire, an ACCC 4 location dealer in Indiana commented, "We chose VAST over other POS systems because of its ability to handle both tires and automotive service in one system. Of all of the systems we looked at, the VAST system was the only system that integrated electronic parts and tire ordering, labor estimating and automatic service interval quotes, while providing all the tools necessary to help sell the right tires." John Fischer, AfterSoft's VP of Sales, Midwest region stated, "We are very pleased to be partnering with American Car Care Centers. Our VAST POS system will enable ACCC members to electronically connect to their respective tire distributors as well as the national parts partners for both product and price downloads as well as stock and hot shot ordering." The VAST POS system is used in over 2,500 locations in the US and is used at major independent tire dealers like Monro/ Mr. Tire, Sullivan Tire, Tire One Group, and over 200 Goodyear independents, as well as auto service chains including Midas, Meineke, Tuffy and CarX. About AfterSoft Network N.A., Inc. AfterSoft Network N.A., Inc. is a software product provider serving both the automotive aftermarket retail and wholesale business segments covering hard parts, tires, electrical rebuilding and body panels. With its suite of modern supply chain and business management solutions, ranging from warehouse distribution, jobber store POS and operations, tire and auto service, and ecommerce applications, AfterSoft Network N.A., Inc. is situated to provide the capabilities to help companies build and maintain their own secure supply chain solutions. Our products include industry specific point-of-sale, inventory control and accounting. It also includes a comprehensive ecommerce suite to connect partners within the supply chain through its connected application products. AfterSoft Network N.A., Inc. allows for real time communications between all levels in the automotive aftermarket supply chain. For further information, visit www.AfterSoftNA.com About Aftersoft Group, Inc. Aftersoft Group, Inc. is a supplier of ERP supply chain management solutions to automotive parts manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Aftersoft Group provides the automotive aftermarket with a combination of business management systems, information products, and online services that combine to deliver benefits for all parties involved in the timely repair of a vehicle. For further information, visit www.aftersoftgroup.com About American Car Care Centers American Car Care Centers is headquartered in Memphis Tennessee and is the largest marketing group in the tire industry with over 1,100 locations in 44 states. It was established in 1989 and offers its dealers marketing, training, purchasing and overall support programs to improve their efforts in the market. This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties impacting the company's business including, increased competition; the ability of the company to expand its operations through either acquisitions or internal growth, to attract and retain qualified professionals, and to expand commercial relationships; technological obsolescence; general economic conditions; and other risks detailed time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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