Chrysler Group Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) Sales Continue to Set Records in September 2006
10 Octobre 2006 - 10:05PM
PR Newswire (US)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler
Group reported that its Five Star dealers sold a new September
record of 9,451 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) units, rising 9
percent above September 2005 sales of 8,650 units and posting new
quarterly and year-to-date sales records. Third quarter sales
increased 5 percent to a record 27,861 units. Year-to- date 2006
sales totaled 88,514 units, establishing a new record and
increasing 10 percent from year-to-date sales last year. Chrysler
brand sales rose 4 percent for the month, posting sales of 2,889
units and Jeep(R) brand sales accelerated 37 percent to 2,587
units. Dodge brand sales were flat at 3,975 units in September,
yet, year-to-date sales rose 1 percent. "Shifting consumer
preferences are raising the profile of Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge CPO
products in the marketplace and our customers are responding
positively to our portfolio of products," said Peter Grady,
Director - DaimlerChrysler Motors Remarketing. "As the
certified-used vehicle segment continues to pick up momentum, our
Five Star dealers are prepared to go full- speed ahead." 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 pre- owned, Chrysler Group 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 days per year full roadside
assistance and a $35 per day rental car allowance, in addition to a
CARFAX Vehicle History Report(TM) and Buyback Guarantee. 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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