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Clinton News-Record, 1971-07-15, Page 3Let us bring back that new car glow with our expert body repair and painting service. CLINTON BODY & RADIATOR SHOP "GET A DING — GIVE US A RING" PHONE 482.9531 CLINTON ... Oh! Not more stuff. Most Tire Repairs Are Temporary, Reports National Safety Council Careful drivers have their tire pressure checked regu- larly, as the National Safety Council advises. However, in the event of a flat tire, do you know how to have it repaired properly? Many of the tires supposedly receiving "per- manent repair" do not meet safety tests. The Council warns that ex- ternal repairs on tubeless tires are good only for up to Here's a Most Revealing Test One of the most reveal- ing tests an experienced mechanic can make for you is a compression test, in which all spark plugs are removed and pressure readings are compared with specifications. This procedure helps Your mechanic determine if the problem is in valves, rings or both. Such a test usually is part of a major engine tune-up, or may cost about $5.00 or $6.00 when done as an individ- ual operation, A compression test can be the first step toward putting new life in the old car. 100 miles of travel at speeds not exceeding 50 miles per hour. It is recommended that these temporary repairs be used only in emergencies. For safe and permanent repair, a tire must be sealed from the inside. The use of an outside plug is only a temporary repair. Unless the tire is removed from the wheel, it is impossible to know if the inner layer is in- tact and not broken, damage which is critical to the tire. Drive with care, and get there! Free Listing Gives Sources For Camping A list of sources for camp- ing information in the United States and Canada is now avail- able, free. To receive one, send a self-addressed, stamped enve- lope to; Camping, c/o Champion Spark Plug Company, P.O. Box 910, Toledo, Ohio 43601. In Canada the address is: Camping, c/o Champion Spark Plug Company of Canada, Box 910, Windsor 12, Ontario. The News-Record, July 15, 1971 — Car Care Supplement — Page 3B WATCH FOR .D)ATSUNAto.z a beautiful experience The one fine tuned road machine that will live up to all your expectations AND NOW YOU CAN AFFORD IT. COME IN NOW AND SEE DATSUN FASTBACK DATSUN PICK-UP Shown here with custom topper with sliding windows — Great for the holidays. GET IN ON OUR TRUCK- LOAD SALE at GERALD'S CAN YOU $1366 AFFORD I A WEEK???? THEN YOU CAN DRIVE A BNREAWND DA TSUN WE NOW CAN OFFER "ON THE LOT" FINANCING WITH A MINIMUM DOWN PAYMENT, AT RATES NEARLY 5% BELOW EXISTING, COMPETITIVE FINANCING PLANS - - - JUST ASK US - Gerald's Supertest 4111.1\ SEAFORTH ONTARIO DATSUN PHONE 527-1010 CORNERS OF MAIN AND GODERICH STREETS SALES & SERVICE DAILY HOURS: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.