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| Founded | 1963 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Robert Morgan, Anthony A. Martino |
| Headquarters | 201 Gibraltar Road Horsham, Pennsylvania |
| Products | Transmissions, Car Care |
| Revenue | 250 million |
| Website | www.aamco.com |
AAMCO is an American-based transmission-repair franchise founded by Robert Morgan and Anthony A. Martino (for whom the acronym AAMCO was named) in 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Martino eventually left to manage the MAACO autobody franchise, but Morgan stayed on with his son, Keith Morgan, succeeding him as CEO.
AAMCO has been known to be confused with Amoco, a former chain of gasoline service stations now owned by BP.
On March 8th, 2006, American Capital (Owner of competitor Cottman) purchased AAMCO Transmissions. The company will continue to operate the two chains as totally independant entities. AAMCO is projected to have over 1,100 stores nationwide and Cottman approximately 200 stores. Todd Leff, President of Cottman since 1998, will act as CEO of both companies.
The first franchise opened in September 1963 in Newark, New Jersey. Under the guidance of Robert Morgan, the business has expanded to franchises across North America. [1] Today, AAMCO is the world’s largest chain of transmission specialists. AAMCO currently has 723 franchises open in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.
AAMCO continues to operate totally separate from competitor Cottman although they are owned by the same parent holding company.
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AAMCO is also known for its signature television and radio commercials, which end with a voice saying "AAMCO, double-A [car horn beeps twice] M-C-O."
An AAMCO radio commercial was the topic of an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm where Larry David, unfamiliar with the commercials, mistook the car horn for a real driver honking at him. The ensuing conflict and his relationship with an AAMCO franchise owner become the plot for the episode.
In 2007, AAMCO announced the sponsorship of IndyCar Series Most Popular Driver, Sarah Fisher.[2]
External links
- Official AAMCO Website
- VMSD Article on The Re-Branding of AAMCO
- Hanson Associates Re-Brands Aamco[[Category:Companies based in Pennsylvania]
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