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Toyota Canada Adds CarProof Vehicle History Reports to Toyota Certified Used Vehicle Program

    LONDON, ON, May 15 /CNW/ - Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) and CarProof today
announced that a CarProof vehicle history report is now a requirement for
certification under the Toyota Certified Used Vehicle (TCUV) Program.
    With a 127-point inspection, a free tank of gas, roadside assistance and
other benefits, the TCUV program is already recognized as one of the best
certified pre-owned vehicle programs in the industry today. The addition of
CarProof vehicle history reports adds the final element that ensures buyers
have a worry-free purchase.
    "TCI is pleased to be a part of this new relationship, which is another
way to offer peace of mind to buyers," said Tony Wearing, Managing Director at
Toyota Canada. "This is an opportunity for TCUV to maintain the kind of
unparalleled commitment customers have come to expect."
    TCI will provide direct on-line access to CarProof, allowing TCUV dealers
to find out if a vehicle has ever been registered in the United States, a
collision estimate and accident damage information has been recorded, and if
the vehicle has any negative branding (e.g. "Salvage", "Rebuilt", "Stolen"
and/or "Total Loss") within any Canadian or U.S. jurisdictions.
    "At CarProof, we are committed to empowering both consumers and the
automotive industry with the tools required to conduct proper due diligence
and provide full disclosure" said Paul Antony, President of CarProof. "We are
thrilled that Toyota Canada has decided to add the power of CarProof reports
to the already well-respected TCUV brand. Greater transparency can only lead
to informed decisions and more confident buyers."

    About Toyota Canada

    Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota
cars, trucks, sports utility vehicles and forklifts, as well as Lexus luxury
vehicles, through a sales and service network of over 260 dealers across
Canada. A consistent award winner for product quality and ownership
satisfaction, Toyota has sold over three million vehicles in Canada. More
information about Toyota is available at www.toyota.ca, or through the Toyota
Canada Customer Interaction Centre at 1-888-TOYOTA8.

    About CarProof (www.carproof.com)

    CarProof, a London, Ontario company, was started in 2000 to provide the
most comprehensive, accurate and timely Used Vehicle History Reports available
in Canada. In addition to being the Official Report of the OADA-TADA New Car
Dealers of Ontario, CarProof is used by the government of Alberta and PEI as
part of their provincial registry, endorsed by the Motor Vehicle Sales
Authority of British Columbia and the Insurance Corporation of British
Columbia and by many major motor vehicle manufacturers in Canada. CarProof is
also the sole supplier of vehicle history reports to both Manheim Canada and
the ADESA Canada auctions for all of their U.S. import vehicle and
arbitrations. For more information about CarProof, visit www.carproof.com.

For further information: Paul Antony, President, Tel: (519) 675-1415,
www.carproof.com