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November 28, 2011
It`s time for Canada to revise its official fuel consumption ratings for new vehicles. Identical vehicles sold
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October 2011
The APA is investigating reports of failing front suspension control arm bolts on the 2006 to 2010 Yaris. The cause appears to be corrosion. Symptoms reported by consumers include a thum
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September 30th, 2011
The deadline for submitting a claim in this class action has now passed. The Quebec Court of Appeal ruled that fees charged by Toyota to transfer an extended warranty to a subseq
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A study conducted between 1999 and 2007 published by Measurement Canada (the government body that ensures the accuracy of measuring inst
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April 9, 2011.
Majority of repair shops unable to pass a simple test in the latest APA auto repair investigation.
Thirty percent: that’s the percentage of repair shops that passed a simple tes
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April 2011: Mercedes-Benz and smart drop warranty transfer fees in Quebec
On April 4, 2011, Mercedes-Benz Canada’s Warranty Manager, George Moffat, agreed to a request from the APA to drop the
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New car advertising: open season on consumers
292, boul. Saint-Joseph Ouest
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Telephone: (514) 272-5555 / Fax: (514) 273-0797
Web site: www.apa.ca
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Edmonton Report
W-FIVE/APA AUTO RETAILING INVESTIGATION
MANUFACTURER
DEALER
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Montreal Report
W-FIVE/APA AUTO RETAILING INVESTIGATION
MANUFACTURER
DEALER
VEHICLE
RATING
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Vancouver Report
W-FIVE/APA AUTO RETAILING INVESTIGATION
MANUFACTURER
DEALER
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Toronto Report
W-FIVE/APA AUTO RETAILING INVESTIGATION
MANUFACTURER
DEALER
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March 21, 2007
The Automobile Protection Association released its 2007 new vehicle ratings today. The release coincides with the publication of Autos 2007, the annual car guide published jointly with
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News Release
APA catches shady dealers in the act
Mar 06, 2010
Courtesy of Toronto Star Wheels, Mark Toljagic.
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April 28, 2007 - The Automobile Protection Association released the results of its latest undercover investigation of used car dealerships today. Posing as ordinary consumers, APA mystery shoppers vis
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Press release - Option Consommateurs (French only)
Long notice (French only)
Short notice (French only)
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For Immediate Release
March 22, 2006
After an uninterrupted 16 year run in which each year’s new vehicles were heavier and more powerful than the year before, the automakers are finally turnin
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If you have experienced an intake manifold or head gasket related problem with your vehicle, the recent Superior Court decision in François Lallier vs Volkswagen Canada Inc. (500-06-000235-040)
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For Immediate Release
The Automobile Protection Association released the results of its latest undercover investigation today. For this year’s investigation, the APA paid special attention to
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November 30, 2004
The Automobile Protection Association released the results of its latest undercover investigation of repair shops today. APA mystery shoppers tested 23 auto repair shops in Greater
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For Immediate Release
Montreal, September 27 2004 - The Automobile Protection Association (APA) announced that it has filed a motion to authorize a class action in Quebec against the Ford Motor Compa
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March 24, 2004
The Automobile Protection Association released the results of its latest undercover investigation today. APA mystery shoppers visited 30 dealers selling used vehicles in the Montreal a
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The Automobile Protection Association announced the filing of motions to authorize class actions against two automakers today, for failing to cover some of the costs related to recalls of their vehicl
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As part of the APA's aim to empower you, the consumer , by giving you the facts you need to make informed decisions, we've published The Complete Canadian Used Car Guide 2004.
Written by APA preside
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A class action lawsuit against Shell was authorized for consumers in Québec on July 18, 2003.
From March 2001 to March 2002, Shell included an additive to its regular-grade "Bronze"
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April 11, 2003
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fifty one percent - that`s the likelihood of paying for unnecessary repairs in the latest cross Canada investigation of repair shops conducted by the Automobile
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As part of the APA's aim to empower you, the consumer , by giving you the facts you need to make informed decisions, we've published The Complete Canadian Used Car Guide 2003.
Written by APA presi
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Over the past three years the APA visited 127 repair shops. The overall results speak for themselves. Only 55 % received a passing grade. Car dealers faired better than the tire and tune-up chains. Tr
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One in three -- that`s the chance of overpaying for auto repairs according to a recent investigation by the Automobile Protection Association. Using a specially prepared car, APA researchers visited 3
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Consumers in Western Canada better watch out when they shop for a new car, according to the results of the latest undercover probe released by the Automobile Protection Association. A report on the an
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Mystery Shopper Probe:
Car Dealers Caught in the ACT
January 2000
The Automobile Protection Association released the results of its latest undercover probe today. A report on the investigation whi
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APA Probe -- Critical of Ontario's DriveClean Emissions Testing Program
JANUARY 2000
The Automobile Protection Association wrote Ontario Environment Minister Tony Clement today to request an overha
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Automobile Protection Association
Mystery Car Strikes Again
MAY 2001
The Automobile Protection Association released the results of its latest undercover investigation today. A specially prepared F
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