WFS Financial to Release Third Quarter Earnings Results on Tuesday, October 25, 2005

IRVINE, Calif.--Oct. 7, 2005--WFS Financial Inc will release its third quarter earnings results on Tuesday, October 25, 2005, after the NASDAQ closes.

Given the pending merger with Wachovia Corporation, there will be no scheduled webcast conference call to coincide with this earnings release. Investors with any questions or inquiries are invited to call the Investor Relations number noted in this release.

About WFS Financial

WFS Financial is one of the nation's largest independent automobile finance companies. WFS Financial specializes in originating, securitizing, and servicing new and pre-owned prime and non-prime credit quality automobile contracts through its nationwide relationships with automobile dealers. For more information, visit www.wfsfinancial.com.