National Family Week, is a big celebration of family life and aims to create a more family-friendly culture in the UK. The week long initiative is the perfect opportunity to bring families together to celebrate family life at one of the 5,000 free events taking place up and down the country. The events are run by a huge range of community groups, charities, sports associations and local councils.  Several of Chrysler’s dealers will be taking part in many of the flagship events around the country.

To celebrate National Family Week, Chrysler is giving away a fantastic seven seat Dodge Journey worth over £17,000 to one lucky family. To be in with a chance of winning simply enter the competition at www.chrysler.co.uk/family  or www.nationalfamilyweek.co.uk/competitions. Working in conjunction with ITV1’s This Morning and the Daily Mail, Chrysler is also giving away a further two Dodge Journey’s.

The seven seat Dodge Journey is a great family car that has been built with the comfort of the whole family in mind.  Equipped with a number of features including a Tilt ‘n Slide™ flexible seating system with two integrated second row child booster seats; spacious under-floor storage bins; rear doors that open to 90-degrees for easy access; a rear conversation mirror and three-zone climate controls that allow each passenger to adjust the temperature where they sit. The Dodge Journey ensures that whenever you’re away from home you can have all the creature comforts you need to keep everyone entertained, so there’s no need for mum, dad or the kids not to be happy.

A study commissioned by National Family Week revealed that over three quarters of parents (77 per cent) cite days out together as the best example of quality family time whether this is be at theme parks, events, historic landmarks and museums. Lifestyle commitments and money were cited as the daily challenges that prevent families being able to spend quality time out together.

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Nigel Land, Marketing Director at Chrysler UK Ltd, said: “We are delighted to be the official partner of National Family Week and look forward to celebrating with families all over the UK.

“Chrysler is renowned for its range of family-friendly vehicles and offers all the right ingredients – luxury, equipment, comfort, versatility and performance at a very competitive price. In fact, Chrysler created the MPV market over 25 years ago and has been part of the family to millions of people all over the world.”

This is further to the announcement in July when Chrysler introduced four new dealers, bringing the total to 11 new dealerships appointed in the last three months.

Strategically placed around the UK the new dealerships will allow new customers easy access to the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicle range as well as providing flexibility for current owners.

The seven new dealerships recently opened are Chrysler Stevenage, Chrysler Bishop’s Stortford, Chrysler Hertford, Lancaster Southend, Triangle Chesterfield, Sunwin Derby and Drayton Chrysler Jeep & Dodge Shrewsbury.

Chrysler Stevenage, located at Gunnels Wood Road, has become an authorised sales and service dealership and oversees activity at two further dealerships; Bishop’s Stortford on Stansted Road and Chrysler Hertford at Foxholes Business Park on John Tate Road.

Nick Spang, Dealer Principal at Chrysler Stevenage, said: “We are proud to be bringing the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands to the Stevenage area and look forward to an exciting future.

“Customers will receive the very highest level of care and service from a team whose goal is to turn the operation into a leading player in the region.”

Located on Stephenson Road, Leigh-on-Sea in Essex, Lancaster Southend added the Chrysler franchise to its existing site. The dealership opened last month and have both sales and aftersales facilities.

Dealer Principal at Lancaster Southend, Paul Ivory, said: “With a strong and competitive product line-up and more great models on the horizon, these are exciting times for the Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge brands. I look forward to playing my part in maintaining the standards of excellence that our customers expect.”

In the North of England, Chrysler opened Triangle Chesterfield Ltd on Pottery Lane West, Whittington Moor and Sunwin Derby at Sir Frank Wittle Way. Both opened in September and offer the full Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge model range plus a broad selection of Genuine Approved Used vehicles for sale.

Last month, Drayton Chrysler Jeep & Dodge Shrewsbury, opened its Battlefield Road showroom. The dealership will have a sales facility and be supported by a large aftersales department.

In welcoming the new partners, Federico Goretti, Managing Director at Chrysler UK Ltd, said: “At Chrysler UK we have been busy rebuilding the confidence in our brands. For the first time in three years our dealer network is realising strong, positive levels of return with both operating and direct profits increasing.

“The confidence generated by the levels of profitability is evident by our appointment of 11 new dealers in the past three months. These new dealers are from both existing partners expanding with their Chrysler representation and new partners joining our franchise for the first time.

“The strengthening of our franchise will continue with the appointment of a further six new dealers to our network before the end of 2009.”

The free vehicle health check includes a multi-point mechanical and safety check, electronic vehicle systems diagnostic check and any outstanding safety notices and recalls on the vehicle will be brought to the customers attention.

Chrysler is offering three types of aftersales checks and service at very competitive rates.

First up is the Brake Check, this will include checking all things brake related. From pads, shoes, discs, drums and pipes to cyclinders, calipers, fluid levels and the ABS system.

The Traveller’s Check, qualified technicians will check tyres (tread, pressure, damage and defects) brakes (condition, wear & tear and fluid levels) coolants (level, radiator & hoses defect and leakage) engine oil (level and condition) and battery (condition, charging test and alternator belt condition).

And finally, the Air Conditioning Service, this service includes evacuation and recharge of refrigerant, visual inspection of pipework and hoses, system check for odour leaks, anti-bacterial treatment and operation and performance tests on the system.

Plus if there’s anything else a motorist might need assistance with then they should contact their local Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge dealership.

For further details, get in touch with your local Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge.

Chrysler has teamed up with Paramount Pictures to mark the launch of ‘Star Trek – The Future Begins’ motion picture with a special test drive campaign that will run until the end of June.

Anyone who test drives a Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge vehicle during the promotion period will be put into a prize draw to win a holiday for two to Orlando, Florida, return flights and five nights’ B&B accommodation. The prize also includes a full day’s VIP astronaut training experience at the Kennedy Space Centre including lunch with an astronaut and the opportunity to witness a real life space launch. The winner and guest will also have access to the Epcot space themed amusement park and see a screening of Voyager’s encounters, a cinematic show narrated by Patrick Stewart of Star Trek: Next Generation.1

And that’s not all on offer. Chrysler UK Ltd and Paramount Pictures will be running a scratch card promotion in over 100 Odeon cinemas across the UK to coincide with the release of Star Trek – The Future Begins from the 8th May for two weeks. Star Trek fans will have the opportunity to win a number of prizes including a one night stay in a luxury hotel and the use of a Jeep Patriot for the weekend.

Nigel Land, marketing director of Chrysler UK Ltd, said: “We are delighted that the Chrysler brand is associated with the one of the biggest blockbuster movies of the year- both iconic brands that represent innovative, pioneering design and technology.”

For further information about the Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge range or to book a test drive, contact your local dealership or visit: http://www.chrysler.co.uk

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Potential buyers who test drive any Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge model will receive one night’s accommodation in a luxury hotel in the UK. Even simply walking into a dealership could guarantee customers a two-for-the-price-of-one cinema pass.

Federico Goretti, managing director of Chrysler UK, said: “We pride ourselves on offering customers desirable vehicles that combine distinctive styling, high equipment levels and great value for money. With our tempting customer offers there has never been a better time to buy a car.”

Anyone purchasing a Chrysler, Jeep or Dodge vehicle during February will also receive a fabulous seven night self catering hotel for four people in the United Kingdom AND an entry to that week’s prize draw: the chance to win a holiday of a lifetime in the USA.

Dealers are also offering competitive finance rates on the popular Jeep Patriot Limited. Customers can get the legendary go-anywhere ability of a Jeep from £239 a month at an APR of just 4.8 per cent on the hire purchase scheme. Dodge buyers will pay even less per month for the stylish Journey MPV. The seven-seater with its highly acclaimed and ultra-adaptable interior comes on a PCP starting at £199 a month for the 2.0 CRD SE manual, with an APR of 4.9 per cent.

The striking Chrysler 300C now comes with a free luxury upgrade until the end of March. This includes an eye-watering £2500-worth of extra equipment including a power sunroof, 380-Watt seven-speaker Boston Acoustics sound system with subwoofer, genuine Californian walnut interior accents and uconnect gps with uconnect tunes and uconnect phone.

The Chrysler 300C range starts at £27,595 for the 300C CRD saloon; prices for the Jeep Patriot start at £16,195 for the 2.4 Sport manual; and the Dodge Journey is priced from £16,795 for the 2.4 SE manual.

Competition terms and conditions apply, ask your dealership for more information.

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