BENICIA, Calif. – 1-800-Radiator concluded arrangements with original equipment and aftermarket suppliers to carry the full line of cooling and air conditioning parts to supply markets in the wake of closures of GM and Chrysler dealerships nationwide.
The New York Times recently reported that Saturn has gone from 420 stores to 375 stores since the beginning of this year. There no longer is any Saturn dealer support in Kansas City, Mo, Corpus Christi, Tex., and 45 other U.S. cities.
1-800-Radiator says it has put on an accelerated stocking model to cover each of these markets for Saturn and GM parts by the end of April. The company also said its is working closely with Ford's original equipment supplier, Visteon, to offer a full line of Ford air conditioning and cooling parts in stock in all U.S. markets within the next 45 days.
In addition to covering all the import parts, 1-800-Radiator says it will carry the full line of Ford, GM and Chrysler cooling and air conditioning parts - including radiators, AC condensers, fan assemblies, compressors, dryers, heaters and evaporators. 1-800-Radiator has locations in all 268 major U.S. markets.
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