AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star dealers sold a new Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) January sales record 8,453 units, up 4 percent from the same month last year. Record sales were boosted by in-demand products available in the CPOV segment including the Chrysler 300, Chrysler Crossfire and the Dodge Magnum. Chrysler brand continues its positive sales stride from 2005 with an increase of 17 percent, posting sales of 2,742 units. Dodge increased 3 percent, posting sales of 3,855 units. Jeep(R) brand experienced a decline of 7 percent, posting sales of 1,856 units compared to January 2005 results. "The comprehensive validation process conducted by our Five Star dealers continues to lead the CPOV segment," Ray Fisher, Chrysler Group Vice President - Sales, Service and Parts Operations, said. "And now, with the award-winning Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum available, Chrysler Group dealers have more great products than ever to offer in the CPOV market." Chrysler Group offers one of the most comprehensive certified pre-owned vehicle programs in the industry. For a vehicle to be certified under the Chrysler Group's used vehicle program, it must be a 2001 through 2006 model pre-owned vehicle with less than 65,000 miles and pass a stringent 125 point inspection. Chrysler Group's CPO vehicles are backed by an 8-year/80,000 mile powertrain limited warranty, a 3-month or 3,000 mile Maximum Care(TM) warranty, 24-hour, 365 day full roadside assistance, $35 per day rental car allowance and a Carfax Vehicle History Report. Marketed as "Brand Spankin' Used(TM)," Chrysler Group's CPO vehicles are sold only through Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealerships which have earned the Five Star Certification. Five Star Certification is a comprehensive validation of the dealership's facilities, operational processes, salesperson and technician training accreditation as well as customer satisfaction survey ratings. Approximately 2,400 Chrysler Group dealerships in the U.S. are certified Five Star dealers. First Call Analyst: FCMN Contact: cts1@daimlerchrysler.com DATASOURCE: Chrysler Group CONTACT: Christina Biache, +1-248-512-9414, , or Kevin McCormick, +1-248-512-6218, , both of Chrysler Group Web site: http://www.media.daimlerchrysler.com/ http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/

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