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Meet the team!
John | Wendy | Al | Ryan | Terry | Ray | Cory | Cody


JOHN CHILTON
Business Owner
John has been in the tire and automotive industry for the past 36 years obtaining his licence in 1982. He is aircare certified, a provincial vehicle inspector, and a SEMA certified Tire & Custom wheel specialist. John along with Wendy Chilton, his wife of 28 years, are the owners of Route 99 Tire & Auto Centre LTD and have owned Grandview Tire & Auto Centre LTD (Vancouver) for 24 years.
My interests are..
John enjoys his 1988 Camaro IROC-Z (Former Players GM Series) and a frame restoration/modifing 1981 Malibu with his son Ryan Chilton.
My favorite things are..
John loves to travel, mostly cruising.

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WENDY CHILTON
Business Owner
Wendy has spend the past 25 years working along side with her husband, John Chilton, at Grandview Tire & Auto Centre LTD (Vancouver) as the "CFO". Wendy's skills are in marketing and enjoys chatting with some of our long-time customers.
My interests are..
Wendy enjoys relaxing and travelling.
My favorite things are..
Wendy loves arranging travel plans for her family & friends.
(Where are we off to now?)

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AL CHRISTIANSON
Store Manager
Al is our store manager having 31 years experience in the automotive service field. Al has completed his Sandler Sales and Tire Industry Training.
My interests are..
Al enjoys sports, skiing, and spoiling his grandaughter.
My favorite things are..
Al loves cars and classic movies.

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RYAN CHILTON
Sales Associate
Ryan is the son of owners John & Wendy Chilton. He has worked at Grandview Tire & Auto Centre LTD (Vancouver) for several years.
My interests are..
Ryan can been seen cruising around in his cool Chevy Colorado Extreme and working on his modified 1981 Malibu with his father.
My favorite things are..
Ryan is an avid gamer (having almost every system) and loves playing Rock Band with his friends.

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TERRY LEE
Automotive Foreman
Terry was born in Vancouver, BC, and grew up in the PNE area. He graduated from high school, went to college, and got his automotive licence. He has been in the trade for 20+ years and love it. He has two beautiful kids, lives, and works in Surrey.
My interests are..
Terry likes to go camping and fishing. He enjoys hockey, watching movies, listening to classic rock music, and BBQ's.
My favorite things are..
Terry loves going to the beach and lying under the stars on a warm clear evening. He enjoys going to car shows, sunshine, chinese food, and car stuff.

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RAY ABESAMIS
Service Technician
Ray joined Route 99 Tire & Auto after many years at Midas Auto Service. Ray obtained his automotive training at B.C.I.T. earning his automotive service technician certification in 2007. Ray recently has completed training on hybrid vehicles. Ray specializes in preventative maintenance, advanced diagnosis, and provincial vehicle inspections.
My interests are..
Ray enjoys going to the gym and doing automotive upgrade training.
My favorite things are..
Ray loves basketball and hockey. As a newly wed couple, he loves to spend time with his new wife, Jaime.

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CORY POLSON
Service Technician
Corey is the nephew of owners John & Wendy Chilton. Corey is a second year apprentice receiving his schooling from Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
My interests are..
Corey coaches "midget" lacrosse in the spring. Corey also enjoys working on his 1987 Camaro IROC-Z and going camping in his Dakota 4x4 Pickup.
My favorite things are..
Corey is an avid Green Bay Packer Cheesehead.

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CODY JOHNSON
Service Technician
Cody graduated from Earl Marriott High School in 2008, with an automotive technician bursary. Cody is a second year apprentice recieving his technical training at B.C.I.T.
My interests are..
Cody enjoys spending his spare time detailing his Mustang or Trailblazer.
My favorite things are..
Cody loves football, basketball, and working out at the gym.


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