Chrysler Group Announces Record-Setting Month for Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) Sales in August 2006
11 Septembre 2006 - 5:45PM
PR Newswire (US)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler
Group reported that its Five Star dealers posted a new Certified
Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) August sales record of 9,728 units,
increasing 8 percent from August 2005 sales and rising 12 percent
from July 2006 results. Year-to-date sales also set a record of
79,078 units, increasing 10 percent from year-to-date sales last
year. Strong sales of the Chrysler 300/300C and the Chrysler PT
Cruiser helped to raise total Chrysler brand sales 13 percent to
3,289 units in August. Jeep(R) brand sales rose 26 percent to 2,432
units for the month. Dodge brand sales fell 4 percent to 4,007
units in August, yet year-to-date sales were up 1 percent for the
brand. "There are two important components of a CPOV sale, the
skilled service technician to conduct a 125 point inspection and
assure the vehicle is held to rigorous standards, and the sales
professional to effectively communicate the value of owning a
CPOV," said Peter Grady, Director - DaimlerChrysler Motors
Remarketing. "Our Five Star dealers have managed to excel in both
areas, which is evident by our consistent month-over-month sales
success in the certified used-vehicle segment." 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 and a $35 per day rental car allowance, in
addition to a CARFAX(TM) Vehicle History Report and a CARFAX
Buyback Guarantee(TM). Marketed as "Brand Spankin' Used(TM),"
Chrysler Group's CPO vehicles are sold only through Chrysler, Jeep
and Dodge dealerships which have earned the automaker's 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 2,100 Chrysler
Group dealerships in the U.S. are certified Five Star dealers.
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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