During the 2002 calendar year, AMS order fill rates averaged 96.6% on all shipments to CARQUEST. Over 98% of all CARQUEST stock orders were shipped from AMS within 24 hours of receipt. Order fill rates averaged 97.3% on all shipments to CARQUEST in 2000 and 2001.

“AMS Automotive is honored to again be recognized by CARQUEST for outstanding service. As the leader in three-step distribution, CARQUEST truly understands the needs of professional technicians and they choose to address those needs through a unique combination of high-quality products, innovative services, and value-based pricing,” commented Bob Insalaco, General Manager of AMS. “We are continually working with CARQUEST to ensure the most up-to-date availability of late model applications along with heavy-duty and high-performance upgrades. Our investments in procurement systems, finished goods inventory, and packaging equipment have enabled us to set the standard when it comes to availability of new clutch kits.”

AMS supplies CARQUEST Gold New Clutch Kits to BWP, GPI, and Muffler Warehouse. Over 800 kits are offered through the program, as well as dual-mass flywheels, and solid flywheel replacements. Each CARQUEST Gold New Clutch Kit contains a premium quality pressure plate assembly, disc assembly, release bearing, pilot bear/bushing, and alignment tool.

AMS has been a proud supplier to CARQUEST since 1998. CARQUEST Gold New Clutch Kits from AMS are supported in the field by nearly 30 dedicated representatives.

CARQUEST was founded in 1974 with 100 auto parts stores. Today, there are approximately 4,000 CARQUEST parts stores and nearly 60 distribution centers serving North America.