Chrysler Group Reports 4 Percent Increase in January 2006 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) Sales
07 Février 2006 - 7:56PM
PR Newswire (US)
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/
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