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The Imperial Esso Service Station, owned by Ben Cross and Bob Norman, had it's grand opening on Saturday, October 4th, 1958. It was located at 20112 Trans-Canada Highway in Langley. In 1961, it was designated as a VW Service Station and was renamed in 1964, Cross & Norman Ltd. It was the first VW franchise in the Fraser Valley. The business was relocated to 20027 Fraser Highway in the 1960's, where it had one car showroom and a two bay service center. Bob Norman became the sole proprietor in the 1979 when Ben Cross retired. At this time a four car showroom and a dedicated service repair center was constructed. The business was renamed again in 2001 to Langley Volkswagen.

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