Chrysler LLC Posts November 2007 Certified Pre-owned Vehicle (CPOV) Sales Results

December 5, 2007 , Auburn Hills, Mich. -  Chrysler LLC reported that its Five Star® dealers sold 9,280 Certified Pre-owned Vehicles (CPOV) in November 2007, a 2 percent decline from a record November 2006 when 9,437 units were sold. During November 2007 certified-used Chrysler brand sales rose 2 percent to 2,936 units; Jeep® brand sales declined 7 percent to 2,442 units and Dodge brand sales dipped 1 percent to 3,902 units.

Year-to-date CPOV sales were the highlight this month with sales rising 6 percent to a record 113,186 units, surpassing last year’s year-to-date total of 107,236 units. Chrysler brand car sales, Dodge brand car sales and Dodge truck sales all experienced increases during 2007; Chrysler 300/300C sales rose 39 percent to 6,199 units; Dodge Charger sales surged 129 percent to 3,809 units and Dodge Ram pickup truck sales increased 5 percent to 10,055 units.

“There are many rewards of the CPOV program which is why heading into the last month of this year, Chrysler has been the fastest growing CPOV brand since 2002,” said Peter Grady, Director - Remarketing. “One reward for both the customer and dealer is that once a customer purchases a certified-used Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge product, the warranty provided by the CPOV program allows the dealer staff to cultivate a relationship with the customer when the vehicle is brought in for routine service. This results in a more pleasant experience for the customer which ultimately benefits the dealer.”

In addition, today Chrysler will announce plans to expand its partnership with ADESA to benefit Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealers with remarketing needs. A release will follow with more information.

Chrysler offers one of the most comprehensive Certified Pre-owned Vehicle programs in the industry. For a vehicle to be certified under Chrysler's used-vehicle program, it must be a 2002 through 2007 model pre-owned vehicle with less than 65,000 miles and pass a stringent 125-point mechanical, safety and condition standard inspection. Chrysler CPO vehicles are backed by an eight-year/80,000-mile powertrain limited warranty, 24-hour, 365-day full roadside assistance with a $35 per day rental car allowance and a three-month or 3,000-mile Maximum Care warranty, in addition to a Carfax Vehicle History Report and buyback guarantee.

Marketed as “Brand Spankin’ Used®” Chrysler CPO vehicles are sold only through Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealerships that 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 2,000 Chrysler dealerships in the United States are certified Five Star dealers.

Used vehicle shoppers can learn more about Chrysler’s Brand Spankin Used Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle program as well as find detailed inventory and dealer listings online at www.brandspankinused.com or by searching independent used vehicle search engines including AutoTrader.com, Cars.com, AutoExtra.com and AutoMart.com.