NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sears Auto and
SiriusXM announced today that they have teamed up to seamlessly
deliver SiriusXM, through SiriusXM's Service Lane program, to
qualifying owners who have their satellite radio-equipped vehicles
serviced at any one of the more than 600 Sears Auto Centers
nationwide.
Sears Auto associates can immediately check eligibility when a
vehicle is brought in for service and activate a complimentary
two-month SiriusXM subscription, allowing customers to drive away
with access to SiriusXM's world-class programming lineup –
including commercial-free music, plus talk programming, sports,
news, comedy and more.
"Sears Auto serves a tremendous number of auto owners across
America as a trusted provider of maintenance and repair services
and we're very excited to work with them to expand the reach of the
SiriusXM Service Lane Program," said Joe
Verbrugge, Executive Vice President, Sales and Development,
SiriusXM. "It enables Sears Auto to provide an enhanced level
of service to their customers, allows us to reach many more owners
of satellite radio-enabled vehicles, and for the vehicle owner it
is a quick and easy process. They are informed of their
eligibility right there at the Sears Auto Center and can drive away
enjoying SiriusXM's unparalleled programming lineup."
"This is an opportunity to draw new customers to Sears Auto.
SiriusXM is a terrific entertainment service and this is just one
more example of how Sears Auto provides added value and
entertainment for our members and customers," said Brian Kaner, president of Sears Auto Center. "We
put your life in drive with our continued service
enhancements.''
For more info on SiriusXM's Aftermarket Service Lane Program go
to www.siriusxmforshops.com.
For more info on SiriusXM go to www.siriusxm.com.
About Sears Auto Center
Sears Auto Center is a leading provider of automotive
maintenance and repair services and parts, with more than 600
locations nationwide offering a full array of passenger and light
truck tires, including RoadHandler™, Michelin and Goodyear;
DieHard® tires and batteries,
Craftsman® auto accessories and more. Sears has a long
history as America's trusted place for car care, having offered
auto parts since 1905 and service since 1931. Sears Auto Center
offers customers convenient locations and hours – open seven days a
week, as well as an extensive menu of services. Sears Auto Center
is a division of Sears, Roebuck and Co. For more information on
Sears Auto Center please visit www.SearsAuto.com. Facebook:
www.Facebook.com/SearsAuto | Twitter @SearsAuto
About SiriusXM
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the world's largest
radio company measured by revenue and has approximately 31 million
subscribers. SiriusXM creates and offers commercial-free music;
premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; exclusive talk
and entertainment, and a wide-range of Latin music, sports and talk
programming. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car
company and on smartphones and other connected devices as well as
online at siriusxm.com. SiriusXM radios and accessories are
available from retailers nationwide and online at SiriusXM.
SiriusXM also provides premium traffic, weather, data and
information services for subscribers through SiriusXM Traffic™,
SiriusXM Travel Link, NavTraffic®, NavWeather™. SiriusXM delivers
weather, data and information services to aircraft and boats
through SiriusXM Aviation, SiriusXM Marine™, Sirius Marine Weather, XMWX Aviation™, XMWX
Weather, and XMWX Marine™. In addition, SiriusXM Music for Business
provides commercial-free music to a variety of businesses. SiriusXM
holds a minority interest in SiriusXM Canada which has
approximately 2.8 million subscribers. SiriusXM is also a leading
provider of connected vehicles services, giving customers access to
a suite of safety, security, and convenience services including
automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle recovery assistance,
enhanced roadside assistance and turn-by-turn navigation.
To download SiriusXM logos and artwork, visit
http://www.siriusxm.com/LogosAndPhotos.
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enforcement; the unfavorable outcome of pending or future
litigation; the market for music rights, which is changing and
subject to uncertainties; our dependence upon the auto industry;
general economic conditions; the security of the personal
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and regulations could harm our business; failure of our satellites
would significantly damage our business; the interruption or
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