This page describes the average AutoWhiz.com user, the nature of our advertising offer, technical information about the banner ads and buttons available to advertisers, and our most recent press release. We've included the press release to keep our interested advertisers updated when it comes to AutoWhiz.com.

The average AutoWhiz.com user doesn't fit any typical mold, but he or she does share many common characteristics with their fellow online auto parts comparison shoppers:

• They are Internet and World Wide Web savvy;
• They make well-planned and do-it-yourself decisions;
• They are not averse to shopping online, and may often prefer its convenience over any alternatives;
• They seek the smart solutions to challenging situations;
• They age generally in the 25 to 34 range, closely followed by the 35 to 44 age group;
• More often than not, they are male and enjoy auto racing, car shows, and magazine publications;
• They are always looking for the best deal on auto parts.

The AutoWhiz.com user is at the site to comparison shop for the best deal on auto parts. They're relying on our service to help them find the best deal; they're counting on our advertisers to help them along their way.

We are looking for the best advertisers on the web. Some of those advertisers include auto part and accessory manufacturers, auto safety and performance equipment manufacturers, automotive-content oriented web sites, established and major online advertisers, racing networks and organizations, as well as other companies whose goals and themes align with ours here at AutoWhiz.com.

Our primary concern is to maintain the integrity of the site for our users. We evaluate potential advertisers with this policy in mind.

Of course, we are not interested in advertising by "adult" content providers or by sites that promote hate in any form.

Advertisements must fit our technical requirements in order to work with our existing AutoWhiz.com code and help keep the site fast loading on all user bandwidths. We will gladly help your company adjust the artwork/creative media in order to meet our requirements. We will also design your ad for a small fee.

Maximum file size: 12kKB
Animation: Allowed
Rich Media: (Flash, Shockwave, QuickTime, etc.) Not Allowed.
Cookies: Allowed
3rd Party Ad Serving: Not Allowed

Ad Sizes Available:

• 468 x 60 pixel banners


• 120 x 120 pixel banners


• 120 x 90 pixel banners


• 90 x 90 pixel banners


• 90 x 90 pixel buttons


• 60 x 90 pixel buttons


• 125 x 400 pixel tower or skyscraper

Los Gatos, CA -- March 12, 2001

Newly Launched AutoWhiz.com may soon turn the after market auto parts market upside down. The Silicon Valley start-up is the first and only site of it's kind to offer price comparisons on thousands of different auto parts from multiple vendors, including several of the biggest online distributors.

As it is, online auto part buyers encounter widely ranging price points for identical products when they jump from site to site to comparison shop. AutoWhiz.com is the solution.

A buyer simply enters the year, make and model of a vehicle, then specifies the part they are looking for. Searches are conducted according to product brand name or according to part function. Results are listed in a matter of seconds, and buyers then have the option of selecting and ordering the lowest priced offering from a list of vendors.

The site also offers several other features. Car owners can use the "Vehicle Logbook" to keep track of service records and be reminded of when the next oil change is due. Car photos can be posted in the "Virtual Car Show" and also included are discussion groups, bulletin boards, news and events and more.

AutoWhiz.com CEO Noah Popa says, "We are extremely pleased to announce the official launch of AutoWhiz.com on the Web. Thanks to the dedication of many, we are finally ready to help people find the best deals on auto parts on the Internet. Building on the success of online auto parts retailers, AutoWhiz.com is an idea whose time has come."

Contact info:
Ben Freda
Chief Operating Officer, AutoWhiz.com
ben@AutoWhiz.com
(408)374-8442