Chrysler Group Establishes Sales Records with November 2005 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) Sales

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Dec. 7, 2005 -- Chrysler Group reported that its Five Star dealers sold a new November record of 8,600 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles (CPOV), an increase of 5 percent over November 2004 sales of 8,189 units and a 6 percent increase over October 2005 sales. Record year-to-date sales amounted to 97,353 units for 2005, an increase of 8 percent over year-to-date sales last year.

Chrysler brand leads the group with a 6 percent increase over November 2004, posting sales of 2,565 units. Dodge sales increased 3 percent to 4,032 units. Jeep(R) brand sales declined 3 percent to 2,003 units; however, year- to-date sales are up 6 percent for the brand.

"Rising consumer confidence and favorable gas prices helped CPOV sales in November," said Ray Fisher, Chrysler Group Vice President - Sales, Service and Parts Operations. "Consumers get more bang for their buck when they buy Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge CPOV products at our Five Star dealerships and our sales reflect that."

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 2000 through 2006 model pre-owned vehicle with less than 65,000 miles and pass a stringent 125 point inspection. Chrysler Group's Certified Pre-Owned 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, a $35 per day rental car allowance and consumers are provided a Carfax vehicle title history report.

Marketed as "Brand Spankin' Used," Chrysler Group's Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles are sold only through Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealerships which have earned the 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 2,400 Chrysler Group dealerships in the U.S. are certified Five Star dealers.