Toyota Reports Record Sales of Certified Used Vehicles

TORRANCE, Calif., May 5, 2006 -- Toyota reported record-shattering monthly sales of 23,852 certified used vehicles, up over 1,400 units from the previous record month of May in 2003.

Calendar-year-to-date Toyota sold 83,481 certified used units, an increase of 105.6 percent over the previous year.

"Toyota trade-ins continue to supply the certified used inventory," said Al Smith, Toyota corporate fleet manager, "and Toyota certified used vehicles offer customers a good option for quality vehicles at a tremendous value."

Over 1.5 million Toyota certified used vehicles have been sold since the program started in 1996.

About Toyota Certified Used Vehicles

The Toyota Certified Used Vehicle program has been an industry leader since its inception in January 1996. Each Toyota Certified Used Vehicle receives a rigorous 160-point quality assurance inspection of all mechanical, appearance and safety features. Toyota recently enhanced its TCUV program, so that TCUV vehicles sold after October 1, 2005 are backed by a seven-year, 100,000-mile factory powertrain warranty and Roadside Assistance. In addition, TCUV buyers receive a comprehensive warranty of three-months/3,000 miles. Toyota vehicles from 2000-2007 model years with less than 85,000 miles are eligible for the program.