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The Brussels Post, 1976-11-03, Page 121 Chryco All-Make Parts Spark Plugs - Ignition 'Parts - Tires Batteries - Shocks - Front End Parts — Exhaust Parts - Accessories - Etc. osorawmamoolMON! DO YOU WANT CAREFREE WINTER DRIVING? THEN SEE US NOW FOR IGNITION TUNE-UP'— WHEEL BALANCE FRONT END ALIGNMENT — TIRE ROTATION BRAKE RELINING — LUBRICATION — ETC. We Have Excellent Class "A" Mechanics at Your Disposal and They Use Genuine , Phone For An Appointment Today. ROWCLIFFE MOTORS NI lowe tiled preSc man wInt Ilex for a salt rath tire," ,p and respo of a gent 4, r. Car care grows more lucrative for moors Fuel savings increase overall for motorists who heed advice Yet three out of four vehicles show at least one defect adversely 'affecting fuel economy The human mechanism has one particularly marvel- ous feature. No matter how severe a pain is created by illness or mishap, once the body has recovered there is no tangible recollection of the hurt. Physical scars may remain, but the intensity of the pain itself is for- gotten. The above-stated fact may help illuminate what has been happening to the attitude of the motoring public in recent days. Seemingly slipping from our con- sciousness is the spectre of the gasoline shortage that haunted us only a matter of months ago. Likewise, the air quality problem that had a nation in near turmoil in the 1960s has been put on our mental back burners. (After all, haven't the auto com- panies "saved us" by producing more economical, cleaner burning cars?) ' . Improvements built into new cars It is true, the car makers have made remarkable strides in building cars that give more miles per gallon and emit less pollutants. But the facts show that the discomfort caused car owners by scarce gasoline at increasingly higher prices and the cost of pollution and poor performance is re- pressed into the darkest corners of our consciousness. Proof of the contention what car makers are ac- complishing by making better cars is being undone by the car buyer — can be found in measurements of public attitudes and practices. What nationwide tests show For example, a nationwide test program of motor- ists' maintenance habits shows a continuation of sloppy maintenance practices. Three cars in every four show at least one defect that adversely affects fuel economy, emissions or performance. And the defects are due to lack of good maintenance. YET NEVER IN THE HISTORY OF CAR OWN- ERSHIP HAVE GOOD CAR HABITS BEEN SO LUCRATIVE TO THE OWNER: Years ago, when fuel cost less than 30 cents a gal- lon, even a 10 per cent savings in 'fuel was not too allur- ing! Today, such a savings can amount to hundreds of dollars annually. The price of cars is climbing steadily. While it has always been true that the automobile, next to the house, is the second largest purchase the average person makes, some of today's cars cost what a small house used to cost. Therefore, car care is a form of protection of a sizeable investment. Potential for high return Along with higher new car prices, used cars have zoomed in price. The potential for getting a high re- turn for a used vehicle has never been greater — espe- cially when that vehicle has been well cared for. There is no better time to get into good car care habits than the fall and winter season. * * * • There is more stop and go driving which is draining on fuel economy and on the ignition sys- tem. So a tune-up is a smart investment a not only for gas saving reasons but for surer starting. • Slippery streets and highways demand sound brakeS, shocks, tires and steering. • Longer hours of darkness mean visibility is challenged by misaligned, non-functioning lights, cracked and dirty glass or worn wiper blades. • Extremes in temperature mean cooling' sys- tems must be in top shape. • * The reasons to visit your favorite service outlet to Care For Your Car are many. You'll enjoy your car more if you do, 12—THE BRUSSELS POST, NOVEMBER' 30 1976 With higher automotive gas prices . NMI elno MOM MEM IMO a a a MIN a a , inn MIS MOM MIN a moo *, • sm. t X ALIGNMENT SERVICE' = . HAUGH TIRE. SUPPLY I, 267 Victoria St. (Hwy, 4S) Clinton Phone 482-979 6 i 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111101111111111111111011111111110111.11111111111111111 111111g a a 11111101 -a a SWIM NNW MEN NNW AIM a H78 x 15 s nel Belted White Wall C78 x 13 as g H7e x 14 $20.0.0. 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