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Theft & Fraud May 26, 2026

How to Protect Your Dealership from Vehicle Theft

Most lot thefts aren't sophisticated — they're a key left out or a test drive that never comes back. Use this 7-step dealer checklist to lock down your lot, plus a free one-page version your team can run every night.

Theft & Fraud Apr 8, 2026

The Cloned VIN Checklist Every Canadian Dealer Should Be Using for Every Appraisal

372,000 vehicles on Canadian roads may carry a cloned VIN — and CPIC won't flag a single one. Download the free 7-step appraisal checklist Canadian dealers are using to catch what standard reports miss.

Theft & Fraud Mar 11, 2026

VIN Cloning in Canada: What Every Dealer Needs to Know in 2026

Over 372,000 vehicles on Canadian roads may have cloned VINs. Learn how VIN cloning works, why standard checks miss it, and the 7-step dealer checklist.

Theft & Fraud Feb 6, 2026

How to Protect Yourself from Purchasing a Stolen Vehicle

Stolen vehicles don’t always look stolen — and convincing paperwork isn’t proof. Use this step-by-step checklist to match VINs, run CPIC, verify documents, and spot red flags before you buy.

Export & Compliance Feb 2, 2026

What Is Parallel Exporting / Importing of Vehicles — And Is It Legal?

Parallel exporting/importing can be legal — but the risk spikes when the paperwork doesn’t match the real intent. Learn the red flags and how to verify export history with VINShield.

Export & Compliance Jan 23, 2026

What Is Grey Market Exporting of Vehicles — And Is It Legal?

Grey market exporting can look legitimate on the surface — but it’s often driven by straw buyers and questionable documentation. Here are the red flags and how OEMs and dealers track export risk with VINShield.

Theft & Fraud Jan 8, 2026

What Is VIN Cloning (VIN Duping) — And How to Protect Yourself

VIN cloning can make a stolen vehicle look “clean” on paper. Here’s how to spot the red flags and protect yourself using CPIC and a VINShield export check before you buy.