Consumers Save Over Half Million Dollars in Gas Purchases With Carclub.com's Discounts; 10 Percent Discount Helps Ease Pain of High Gas Prices.Business Editors/Internet Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 2000 Tens of thousands of Carclub.com members seeking relief from high gas prices have together saved more than $570,000, J.D. Power Clubs announced today. Members of Carclub.com, a division of J.D. Power Clubs, can get 10 percent off of gas purchases from any of the more than 110,000 stations accepting MasterCard(R) regardless of the brand of gasoline gasoline or petrol, light, volatile mixture of hydrocarbons for use in the internal-combustion engine and as an organic solvent, obtained primarily by fractional distillation and "cracking" of petroleum, but also obtained from natural gas, by . Carclub.com's Membership and Gas Mastercard(R) Card program launched in May. "No one likes to pay high prices for gasoline, so Carclub.com is giving consumers a straight-forward deal: 10 percent off on gas," said Michael London, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of J.D. Power Clubs. "With Carclub.com, consumers do not need to pre-bid on gas, or use only specific brands that may already have the highest prices in the neighborhood. This program is easy, quick and cost-effective." At today's gas prices, the average U.S. household spends more than $125 per month on gasoline, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. gas price and vehicle ownership statistics compiled by the U.S. Dept. of Energy and the U.S. Census Bureau Noun 1. Census Bureau - the bureau of the Commerce Department responsible for taking the census; provides demographic information and analyses about the population of the United States Bureau of the Census . Club membership has surpassed 50,000, with most activating their Carclub.com Membership and Gas MasterCard(R) Card during the last 60 days. Members are able to save up to $20 a month by using the 10 percent gasoline discount. Members also enjoy other benefits such as an insurance deductible That which may be taken away or subtracted. In taxation, an item that may be subtracted from gross income or adjusted gross income in determining taxable income (e.g., interest expenses, charitable contributions, certain taxes). reimbursement Reimbursement Payment made to someone for out-of-pocket expenses has incurred. of up to $500 in the event of an accident (after 90 days of membership), the Mechanic Hotline for a second opinion or advice on repair estimates, and "Help, I'm Lost," a 24-hour telephone driving direction service. How Does the Card Work? The card is available by visiting www.carclub.com or by calling 1-800/CARCLUB. Carclub.com is making the 10 percent gas discount available for the rest of the year for consumers who join. Cards are mailed to members, who go online or call to activate the card. The gasoline discount card is a stored-value card A smart card that is "loaded" with cash. See smart card. that is prepaid pre·pay tr.v. pre·paid, pre·pay·ing, pre·pays To pay or pay for beforehand. pre·pay  ment n. and
refilled by telephone or online, including the option for automatic
refill refill noun A second allotment of a prescription agent obtained from a pharmacy, which is allowed by the original prescription verb Pharmacology To obtain more of a particular drug, after the initially prescribed amount of the agent has been used or once the account balance drops to a certain level. Members can
carry up to a $200 balance on the card each month, enabling them to save
as much as $20 each month.
At the pump it works as easy as a credit card at any station that accepts Mastercard(R). Datamark Technologies, a leading provider of electronic gift certificate/stored value and loyalty programs, assisted Carclub.com in establishing the program. About J.D. Power Clubs, Inc. and Carclub.com, a J.D. Power Club J.D. Power Clubs, Inc. educates consumers to help them make better decisions and facilitates transactions through a network of participating retailers committed to delivering quality service and savings. Carclub.com, the first J.D. Power Club, helps vehicle owners shop for new and used vehicles, select financing and insurance, access sources and savings for vehicle maintenance online and by telephone at 1-800/CARCLUB. Selected highlights from J.D. Power and Associates' customer satisfaction syndicated research will soon be available through the J.D. Power Information Center and all of the J.D. Power Clubs as they are launched in sectors such as financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. , telecommunications and homes. Note to Editors: Carclub.com, a J.D. Power Club, may be found at www.carclub.com and www.jdpower.com. |
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