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Through the 1980s and 1990s, the company ran a television and radio ad campaign featuring the slogan "Uh oh, better get Maaco". [5] [6] With the exception of several years in the 2010s, the catchphrase is still in use today. MAACO was the sponsor of the Maaco Bowl Las Vegas from 2009–2012 at a reported $1 million a year. [7]
After selling his interest in AAMCO in 1967, he founded the anagrammed acronym MAACO autobody and paint-service franchise in 1972, of which he remained the CEO until his 2008 death. In 1982, he also founded the now defunct Sparks Tune-Up shops, which were purchased by the parent company of Meineke Mufflers and Brakes in 1987, as well as the ...
A Meineke in Hillsboro, Oregon. In 2006, Meineke Car Care Centers’ parent company, Meineke Holding Company, became Driven Brands, Inc. and acquired the quick oil change company, Econo Lube 'N Tune Inc. [9] In 2008, it acquired Maaco, Auto Qual, and Drive N Style.
AAMCO Transmissions Inc. is an American transmission-repair franchise founded by Robert Morgan [1] and Anthony A. Martino (who used the first letter of each name to form the names AAMCO and later MAACO) in 1957 in Philadelphia.
Glidden is an American paint brand, manufactured by PPG Industries. Glidden was purchased by British conglomerate ICI in 1986, which in turn was later acquired by Dutch conglomerate AkzoNobel in 2008. PPG Industries announced an agreement to acquire Glidden from AkzoNobel for $1.05 billion on December 14, 2012. The transaction closed April 1 ...
Automotive paint is paint used on automobiles for both protective and decorative purposes. [1] [2] Water-based acrylic polyurethane enamel paint is currently the most widely used paint for reasons including reducing paint's environmental impact. Modern automobile paint is applied in several layers, with a total thickness of around 100 μm (0.1mm).
The following year would bring the FXB Sturgis, an all-black Low Rider with primary and secondary belt drives, and the FXWG Wide Glide, a Low Rider with wide forks and a flame pattern painted on the tank. [10] In 1983, the Low Rider was converted from chain drive to belt drive and given the designation FXSB, at which point the FXB was discontinued.
Perry Moore, Hunter Hill (directors/screenplay); Sissy Spacek, Troy Garity, Rebecca Romijn, Dave Matthews, Colin Ford, Drea de Matteo, Keith Carradine, Jason Davis, Jeff Wincott Special Magnolia Pictures