DaimlerChrysler Names ADESA Indianapolis as Auction of the Year

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 15 -- DaimlerChrysler Remarketing today named ADESA Indianapolis, Indianapolis, Ind. Auction of the Year. In winning the award, ADESA Indianapolis becomes the first ADESA auction house to be recognized by DaimlerChrysler Remarketing as its top- performing auction.

ADESA Indianapolis, one of 24 DaimlerChrysler affiliated auctions, was recognized for providing the highest residual values, quality and customer service to DaimlerChrysler and its dealers throughout 2004.

"Since becoming a DaimlerChrysler affiliated auction in 1984, ADESA Indianapolis has always strived to be one of the best performing auctions for DaimlerChrysler and finally broke through and achieved our top-performing auction distinction," said Peter Grady, Director - DaimlerChrysler Remarketing. "We very much appreciate their continued commitment to providing the highest quality vehicles in supporting our dealers' retail sales efforts."

ADESA Indianapolis features a 10-lane facility situated on 180 acres and sold 13,700 used DaimlerChrysler vehicles in 2004. The auction is also a member of the National and Midwest Auto Auction Associations.

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