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Used car dealers investigation
W-FIVE and the Automobile Protection Association returned to Vancouver to survey the used car market. 2006 results will be online later this week.
View results from previous years |
View W-Five website |
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Winter Tire Ratings
The slippery driving
season is here again and it is time to equip your car with four good
winter tires. Take a look at the APA's newest winter tire
evaluations to know more about the latest better tires on the market.
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the evaluations |
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Important Notice
Consumers who
have complained or plan to complain to the APA about the intake manifold
gasket and head gasket problems affecting some GM vehicles should also
send a claim letter to the manufacturer. Please read our notice.
Read the notice | Head
and intake manifold gasket problems |
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APA files a class action in Quebec against Ford over defective
steering
The Automobile Protection Association (APA) announced that it has
filed a motion to authorize a class action in Quebec against the
Ford Motor Company on behalf of owners of certain 1997 -2003 pickup
trucks and sport utility vehicles. In its action, the APA is
alleging premature wear and outright failure of components in the
steering system.Vehicles concerned include the popular 1997-2003
F150 and F250 (except Super Duty), as well as the 1997-2002
Expedition and Navigator.
Read more |
Fill the form or send us your used parts |
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Advice for consumers planning to use CAMVAP
The published success rate for consumers is around 61%, but 54%
of consent awards and 21% of arbitrated cases were ordered back to
the dealer for yet another repair. For many consumers who have gone
through the arbitration process, this is not a satisfactory
resolution, but in CAMVAP's statistics they appear as a successful
resolution. Some consumers who went through the arbitration process
contacted the APA to inform us they wanted the vehicle replaced or a
monetary award and were not happy with a return trip to the dealer.
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Vehicle Inspection Service
Having the vehicle inspected prior to the sale is the most
effective way of making sure you won't get stuck with a lemon or pay
too much for a vehicle that needs a lot of maintenance. A proper
vehicle inspection includes a road test and a superficial inspection
to spot collision damage. The facilities that follow have been
chosen from the list of shops provided to APA members, and have
performed well in the past.
View
the facilities |
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APA INVESTIGATIONS
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Ford F150, F250
(1997-2003): steering tie rod ends
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Ford Expedition
(1997-2002):
steering tie rod ends
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General Motors 3.1L, 3.4L and 3.8L V6: head gasket and intake
manifold gasket |
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Mazda MPV (2000-02):
premature tire wear, vibration and
transmission problems |
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