Chrysler Group Reports July 2004 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) Sales Increase 11 Percent

- July 2004 Sales Exceed June 2004 Sales by 9 Percent - Year-To-Date Sales Surge 12 Percent Compared to 2003 Sales - Comprehensive Certified Vehicle Program Making Headway Against Less Robust Programs

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 9 -- Chrysler Group, offering one of the most comprehensive and extensive certified pre-owned vehicle (CPOV) programs in the industry, reported July CPOV sales of 8,450 units, an increase of 11 percent over July 2003 sales of 7,584 units. July sales were 9 percent higher than June 2004 sales while year-to-date sales also improved, rising 12 percent to 58,534 units.

"Our continued growth rests on the strength of our comprehensive certified pre-owned vehicle program combined with great vehicles," said Ray Fisher, Chrysler Group Vice President - Fleet and Remarketing. "With so many vehicle choices and levels of certification in the industry, our growth indicates that consumers believe Chrysler Group certified vehicles stand out from the crowd."

Marketed as "Brand Spankin' Used," Chrysler Group Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles are only sold by Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep(R) dealers who 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 as Five Star.