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THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2015. 519-524-9878 37117 Blyth Road, Goderich, ON Service all makes & models • Custom Exhaust Bending Doug & Jodie Ruston A Vehicle To Match Your Budget 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 gold, 5.3L, 4 door, loaded, cloth interior, 4x4, 222,394 km $11,995. 2006 Ford F150 XLT grey, 5.4L, ext. cab, loaded, 4x4 169,995 km $12,500. 2006 Buick Allure CX -blue, 3.8L, loaded, 4 dr., 204,557 kms.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,995. 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan -silver, 3.3L, loaded, stow ‘n go seats, 239,031 kms.. . . . . . . . $4,495. 2006 Chev Silverado 1500 -black, 5.3L, 4 dr., loaded, leather interior, 4x4, 267,921 kms. . $10,500. 2005 Ford Escape XLT -black, 3L, 4x4, loaded, 212,238 kms.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,495. 2004 Ford F150 -red, 5.4L, FX4 off road pkg., 4 dr., super crew, loaded, buckets & console, 159,151 kms.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500. 2004 Chrysler Concorde LXI -blue, 3.5L, loaded, leather interior, 4 dr., 202,931 kms. . . . . . $3,995. 2003 VW Jetta TDI -silver, 1.9L, turbo diesel, automatic, loaded, 4 dr., 360,000 kms. . . . . . . $4,995. 2003 VW Golf CL -white, 2L, automatic, 4 dr., loaded, 213,320 kms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,495. 2003 VW Golf -red, 2L, standard, 4 dr., loaded, 294,190 kms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,795. 2002 Chev Tracker LX -black, 4 cyl, 5 spd. standard, 4 dr., hardtop, 4x4, 96,305 kms.. . . . . $3,495. 2002 Buick Rendezvous -brown, 3.4L, loaded, FWD, 4 dr., 232,132 kms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,495. 2002 Chrysler Sebring LX -blue, 3.8L, loaded, 4 dr., 166,552 kms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,495. 1999 Honda CR-V -blue, 4 cyl, 5 spd., loaded, 4WD, 156,487 kms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,495. 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Cracking or bulging treads or sidewalls can eventually cause a blowout, which can put you and your fellow road trippers in serious jeopardy. Cracked or bulging treads or sidewalls indicate tires are worn or weak, so bring your car to your mechanic for an inspection if you discover such problems. • Check tire pressure. Right before you pack up the car to hit the open road, check each of your tires’ pressure, making sure the pressure in each tire is at the level recom- mended in your owner’s manual. Inflating tires to the proper pressure takes just a minute or so, but that minute can protect you and your passengers while also saving you money at the filling station. Properly maintained tires can go a long way toward ensuring the fall road trip season is a success. Low pressure, punctures can shorten tire life Vehicle maintenance, sensible driving reduces carbon MS –Many cities across the coun- try can claim automobiles as their single greatest contributor to pollu- tion. While emissions from individ- ual cars are somewhat low, emis- sions from millions of vehicles can add up to a substantial amount of pollution, and it takes residents working collectively to reduce those emissions and improve their local air quality. Hydrocarbons are among the many exhaust pollutants that find their way into the air. When fuel molecules in a vehicle’s engine do not burn or burn only partially, the resulting hydrocarbon emissions can contribute to ground-level ozone, which can irritate the eyes, damage the lungs and aggravate existing res- piratory problems. Carbon dioxide is another exhaust pollutant that can affect air quality and human health. Reducing fuel emissions is an effective way for drivers to improve air quality and preserve their own health, and the following are a few simple steps motorists can take to do just that. • Rearrange your work habits. Technology has changed how many businesses approach the traditional office environment, and men and women who are looking to reduce fuel emissions and cut costs may want to approach their bosses about rearranging their work habits. Telecommuting to work, even if you only do so for one or two days per week, can drastically reduce your fuel emissions over the course of a year. In lieu of meeting with clients or colleagues in person, which often requires travel, suggest teleconferences or video confer- ences so your fuel consumption and exhaust emissions are reduced. • Maintain your vehicle. Another way to cut back on fuel emissions is to adhere to your vehicle’s mainte- nance schedule and have any issues addressed immediately. A poorly maintained vehicle will force the engine to work harder, and that in turn will burn more fuel. Many auto manufacturers now build vehicles that require less fre- quent maintenance. For example, whereas oil changes were once required every 5,000 kilometres, many newer vehicles can now last twice that long before they need oil changes. That makes maintaining a vehicle easier than ever before. • Maintain a safe and steady speed. Rapid acceleration and frequent stops and starts make for very ineffi- cient use of fuel, increasing both consumption and emissions. While city drivers may not be able to avoid frequent stops and starts, they can avoid rapid acceleration between those stops and starts. Drivers who do the bulk of their driving on high- ways should maintain safe speeds, as driving too fast is another way to waste fuel and increase emissions. • Embrace public transportation. Many drivers never consider public transportation, but mass transit is a great way to save money, reduce fuel consumption and emissions and pro- tect your automotive investment. 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Bruce Willits 456 Ross Street, Lucknow 519-528-2103 ALL MAKES OF PASSENGER TIRES, LIGHT TRUCKS, MEDIUM TRUCKS AND FARM Reducing carbon footprints Whether it’s taking mass transit, telecommuting, keeping a vehicle’s engine in top shape or driving sensibly, there are many ways to try and reduce the amount of pollution produced by vehicles. (MS Photo)