Chrysler Financial Web Site is a Hit
* More than 9 million visits in 2002 * Linkage to Chrysler Group Dealers * New Simplified User Interface * 24 hour account access FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Jan. 24 -- Chrysler Financial, a DaimlerChrysler Services business unit, announced today it has launched a refreshed version of its Web site, http://www.chryslerfinancial.com . With more than 9.9 million visits in 2002, the Web site has consistently seen an increase in user traffic by offering an easy to navigate environment that is packed with the features its customers want. Since Chrysler Financial began offering online billing in 2002, 86,000 customers have logged on and signed-up to receive their account statements online. During that same year the site processed more than 800,000 payments, a 400 percent increase over 2001. In addition, 26,211 credit applications were approved or conditioned online which generated in excess of 2,500 new contracts. According to Terry Wilson, Manager - Internet Technologies, "with the new design we are able to create a stronger presence for our Chrysler Group dealers. By combining the strength of the Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge brands, the full range of financial services offered by Chrysler Financial and access to dealership inventories, we provide our customers with a complete package." This new design also makes navigating the site even easier. First time visitors can expect one click access to the site's payment estimator, a listing of current vehicle incentives based on the user's geographic region, online credit applications and a dealership locator. Current customers, who log on to the site, can access account information, make payments online, view statements online and link directly to their selling dealership to name just a few of the conveniences offered. Retail customers can now view their account information anytime, anywhere by taking advantage of the new 24 hour a day, 7- days a week access. About DaimlerChrysler Services North America LLC DaimlerChrysler Services North America LLC provides brand specific financing for automotive dealer's inventories and their retail consumers and does business as Chrysler Financial and Mercedes-Benz Credit. As DaimlerChrysler Services Truck Finance it also finances commercial vehicles for affiliate products such as Freightliner, Sterling and Western Star. The company serves as the headquarters for the operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico and has over 5,000 employees who manage a portfolio of $82 billion with nearly five million contracts. DaimlerChrysler Services North America is a member of the DaimlerChrysler Services Group, headquartered in Berlin, Germany which operates in 38 countries with an employee base exceeding 10,000 and a global portfolio of EUR 115 billion. DaimlerChrysler Services is one of the leading financial services companies worldwide.