Bengaluru, Karnataka, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) announced the expansion of Toyota U Trust today. Set to facilitate sales, purchase and exchange of Toyota and non-Toyota cars, Toyota U Trust aims to offer potential customers an opportunity to exchange their old cars of any make for a brand new Toyota, allowing them an opportunity to upgrade. It will also cater to customers who want to exchange their cars for competitively priced used Toyota cars. Customers will also be provided with a wide range of value added services, including finance options at the Toyota U Trust outlets.

Toyota U Trust launched in Chennai, Bangalore, New Delhi and Mumbai, as a pilot project in 2007-08, has received an encouraging response. Customers are eligible to obtain certification for the Toyota vehicles they purchase through Toyota U Trust, which are eligible for warranty as well. The special warranty booklet for certified Toyota cars will come with a warranty up to 1 year/15,000 km. In addition to this, the cars can get up to three labour free services at Toyota dealerships. Warranty is provided on the engine and gearbox/driveline of all certified Toyota cars, across the country at all Toyota dealerships.

Speaking at the launch of Toyota U Trust, Mr. Sandeep Singh, Deputy Managing Director, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, , "The used car market in India is almost as big and important as the new car market. Toyota U Trust aims at encouraging the sales of our new compact car - Etios, enhancing dealer profitability, and increasing the residual value of Toyota vehicles, which will in turn help increase the new car sales. We wish to heighten the customer experience and ensure transparency while all customers are treated at par with new car customer. We will cover 20 outlets in 15 cities by the end of 2010".

The U Trust website has been launched to facilitate registration, test drive booking, vehicle booking and easy access to information on vehicle history and stock availability etc. For further details log onto www.toyotautrust.in

Notes to Editor

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (TKM) is a joint venture between Kirloskar Group and Toyota Motor Corporation. Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited (TKM) aims to play a major role in the development of the automotive industry and the creation of employment opportunities. TKM growth since inception can be attributed to one simple, yet important aspect of its business philosophy - "Putting Customer First". TKM firmly believes that the success of this venture depends on providing high quality products and services to all valued customers through the efforts of its team members.