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1-888-CAR-HELP Inc. Launches Nationwide Network of Quality Automotive Dealers

by Staff
September 4, 2001
2 min to read


1-888-CAR-HELP Inc., the newest division of TeleSmart Communications Inc., on Sept. 4 announced a nationwide network of quality automotive dealers for every geographic market in the United States.


The network, accessible by calling 1-888-CAR-HELP or on the Internet at 1888carhelp.com, is designed to provide customers with a high quality automotive dealer for sales and service in their local area.

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1-888-CAR-HELP and 1888carhelp.com leverage the power of a toll free vanity number and the Internet to provide customers with a network of automotive dealers for information, sales, services and resources needed to successfully research, manage, care for, buy, sell and improve their vehicle's lifespan.


"The number is available to one exclusive dealer by geographic market across the United States for $49.99 per month," said Larry Peterson, president and CEO of 1-888-CAR-HELP.


According to Brad Philan, vice president of marketing at 1-888-CAR-HELP, toll-free vanity numbers increase direct consumer response with more qualified leads -- "in excess of 30 percent or more," Philan said, "and we believe that the number and matching Internet site will help dealers gain the competitive advantage needed to separate themselves from other dealers in the areas of sales, service and resources in automotive buying and maintenance."


Interested dealers are invited to call 1-800-TeleSmart (1-800-835-3762) for more information.


About TeleSmart Communications Inc.

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Founded in 1999, TeleSmart is a leading advanced networking and Telco switching added services provider, working with various industries to bring leading companies into one expansive network.


TeleSmart, headquartered in Beaverton, Ore., says it is bringing businesses the use of toll-free vanity numbers across the country through an interactive voice response switching network providing clients with call monitoring and call reporting, giving them the ability to track the effectiveness of advertising.


About 1-888-CAR-HELP Inc.


1-888-CAR-HELP Inc., headquartered in Eugene, Ore., will become TeleSmart Communications' U.S. portal for consumers to reach automotive dealers for sales and service related demands.


1-888-CAR-HELP (1-888-227-4357), 1888carhelp.com says it directly connects dealers with customers while allowing the dealer to track the effectiveness of advertising.

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