by Steve Sharp

Northern California Automotive Show unites major brands and jobbers

Tue, 2013-04-30 22:00 | by Steve Sharp

Pleasanton, Calif.—More than 100 exhibitors and reps were on hand at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, April 7, for the 18th annual Northern California Automotive Show. The event, hosted by Levin’s Auto Supply and Owner Doug Stanley, was attended by hundreds of California buyers. The show provided jobbers one of the best opportunities to mingle and discuss the latest products straight from company representatives. Always well attended, the show allowed buyers the opportunity to take advantage of special offers and take home one of the many door prizes.

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