FORT MYERS, Fla. -

Payless Car Sales has expanded its automotive franchise family, with a just-announced Florida addition.

This week, Payless reported that Germain Automotive Partnership has joined the Payless program.

Germain’s Fort Myers, Fla., store will now offer its late model used cars under the Payless Assurance Certified Pre-Owned program, as an authorized Payless dealer.

Dealers selling under the Payless Assurance system offer a comprehensive limited warranty on cars sold, vehicle inspection and reconditioning, vehicle history report, roadside assistance, rental reimbursement and travel protection, the company said.

“When a franchise system searches for a first-class organization to represent its brand in the marketplace, it must go to great lengths to find an operator like Germain,” said Keith Wiesman of Payless Car Sales. “Germain is one of the best-known names in the automotive industry, and we are fortunate to be working with Bob Germain Jr., and his talented staff.”

Established in 1947, Germain currently has more than 20 automotive retail locations.

“We are pleased to be part of the Payless organization and look forward to doing business under the Payless name in Fort Myers,” said Bob Germain Jr., vice president and dealer principal. “We invested in the Payless brand for the long haul, and believe that great things will happen in the future for both of our organizations.”