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                                                                  EXHIBIT 99.(2)


PRESS RELEASE


RANKIN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC.
3838 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Suite 600
Houston, TX 77032


FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
RANDALL B. RANKIN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
RANKIN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, INC
281-618-4001 Fax: 281-618-4040
GARY D. WALTHER, CONSULTANT
(WALTHER HOLDINGS, INC.)
281-895-6961 Fax 281-583-2104


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


RANKIN COMPLETES SALE OF ASSETS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS, INC.

HOUSTON, TX., SEPTEMBER 26, 2000----Rankin Automotive Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:
"RAVE") ("Company") today announced the completion of the sale of certain assets
related to a group of stores and a regional distribution center to Replacement
Parts, Inc., parent company of Crow-Burlingame Co., and Parts Warehouse, Inc. of
Little Rock, AR. The assets sold include 24 stores located in Mississippi and
Louisiana, one distribution center in Monroe, Louisiana, and independent auto
parts store customers serviced from that distribution center. The sale was
effective September 18, 2000. Rankin continues to operate locations in
Shreveport/Bossier, and Southeast Louisiana, which will be serviced out of the
Company's Houston distribution center. The sale price was approximately $11.6
million. Proceeds will be used for repayment of bank indebtedness and working
capital.

With the completion of the transaction, Rankin will operate 41 stores in Texas
and Louisiana, serviced by its distribution center in Houston, Texas. Randall B.
Rankin, CEO stated, "The Company is now focusing on its two-step distribution
business. We expect our operating teams in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and
Shreveport/Bossier to improve upon their leading positions in those markets."
Fletcher Lord, CEO of Replacement Parts Inc., said, "We are excited about the
opportunities this acquisition offers us. We have been an active player in most
of these markets for as long as 50 years, and this transaction represents a
natural geographic fit for both our 110 store group and our distribution
company."



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Rankin sells automotive parts, products and accessories to commercial and retail
customers in Texas and Louisiana through its Houston distribution center and 41
stores.

Certain statements contained in this press release are forward looking
statements. These statements discuss, among other things, expected growth,
domestic development and expansion strategy, business strategies and future
performance. These forward looking statements are subject to risks,
uncertainties, and assumptions including without limitation, competition,
product demand, domestic and international economies, government approvals,
inflation, the ability to hire and retain qualified employees, the ability to
convert acquired stores in a timely and profitable manner, consumer debt levels,
and the weather. Actual results may materially differ from anticipated results.
Please refer to the Risk Factors section of the 10-Q for the three months ended
May 31, 2000 for more details.



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