AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star dealers posted an all-time October sales record of 9,363 Certified Pre-owned Vehicle (CPOV) units, a 15 percent increase from October 2005 sales. Year-to-date sales reached a record 97,854 units, increasing 10 percent from year-to-date sales last year. Each Chrysler Group brand posted significant gains for the month. Chrysler brand sales rose 16 percent to 2,868 units, Jeep(R) brand sales surged 41 percent to 2,625 units and Dodge brand sales increased 2 percent to 3,870 units. Year-to-date sales were also up for each brand. "The overall message and value of owning a Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge CPOV is translating well to the consumer, and our sales reflect that," said Peter Grady, Director - DaimlerChrysler Motors Remarketing. "Also, the hard work by our Five Star dealers and the availability of products like the Chrysler 300 and the Jeep Commander, helped achieve the third consecutive month of year- over-year improvement in the certified-used vehicle segment in October." 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 2003 through 2007 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 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/ http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/

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