Fremont, Calif.-Allied Auto Stores, an ACDelco warehouse parts distributor, hosted an open house and customer appreciation day on Aug. 14 at its Fremont store. The festivities featured a barbecue, a band, a car show, and a raffle.
In addition, 35 of Allied's vendors were on hand to display their products throughout the day as well as answer customers' questions.
Allied Sales Manager Tom Croker said the open house is always a greatly anticipated and popular occasion. "Our wholesale customers, employees, and vendors all look forward to this event," he said. "It's a success on a couple of levels because sales for the month go up 20 percent on average, and it's also a great opportunity for us to reward the shops we sell to."
Rick Cardeno, owner of Dorso's Automotive in Fremont, had a very lucky day. His '66 Chevrolet Chevelle was awarded first place in the car show, and he also won the grand prize in the open-house drawing; a 32-inch flat-screen television.
From l., Johnathan Espinoza, dispatcher, Oliver Ibay, technician, and Willie Tandoc, technician, all from U-Haul Repairs in Fremont, take a break from their day to enjoy Allied Auto's open house and customer appreciation day Aug. 14.
From l., Joe Ybarra, ACDelco market area manager, and John Jorgensen, owner of The Shop in Fremont, pose with Jorgensen's wife, Desiree, and their three daughters, Darla, Rheanne, and Natalia.
