Toyota Certified Used Vehicle Program, Best-Ever Sales For the Third Consecutive Month

    TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 13 Toyota Motor Sales (TMS),
U.S.A., Inc., today reported record sales of Toyota Certified Used Vehicles,
surpassing the mark set in the previous month.
    July sales of Toyota Certified Used Vehicles totaled 17,229 units, an
increase of 28.1 percent from last July.  All 12 Toyota sales regions and
distributors reported their best-ever July.  Calendar-year-to-date certified
sales total 107,777, up 16.3 percent from the same period last year.
    A Vehicle History Report is run on each vehicle to ensure it meets
Toyota's high standards.  TMS instituted this requirement in August 2000.
This report identifies vehicles that have title discrepancies or
irregularities, manufacturer buyback vehicles, flood damage, "salvaged"
vehicles, odometer history and any reports of major damage.
    "The Vehicle History Report reduces purchase risk, provides consumers
peace of mind and ensures that only the best of the best are chosen to become
Toyota Certified Used Vehicles," said Ron Broughman, TMS corporate manager of
used vehicle operations.  "Toyota is one of the few manufacturers to require a
Vehicle History Report as part of the certification process."
    The Toyota Certified Used Vehicle program, established in 1996, continues
to provide one of the best pre-owned warranties in the industry.  The
warranty, from date of first use, includes six-year, 100,000-mile limited
powertrain coverage, as well as an optional comprehensive 100,000-mile vehicle
service agreement.  And, 24-hour roadside assistance also is provided free of
charge for one year.
    All 1996-2001 models with less than 65,000 miles are eligible for the
program.  Prior to sale, each vehicle receives a rigorous 128-point inspection
of all mechanical and safety functions, as well as overall appearance
considerations.  The Prius receives an additional 15-point inspection of its
hybrid components.

          The top ten Toyota Certified Used Vehicle dealers for July were:

      1.  Longo Toyota, El Monte, Calif.
      2.  Roseville Toyota, Roseville, Calif.
      3.  Hamer Toyota, Inc., Mission Hills, Calif.
      4.  Millennium Toyota, Hempstead, N.Y.
      5.  Laurel Toyota, Laurel, Md.
      6.  John Elway Toyota, Englewood, Colo.
      7.  Toyota of North Hollywood, North Hollywood, Calif.
      8.  Miller Toyota, Manassas, Va.
      9.  Toyota of Escondido, Escondido, Calif.
     10.  Amity Toyota Superstore, Amityville, N.Y.