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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2019-10-10, Page 16PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019. Auto Service Hours: M-F 8 am - 5 pm Sat. 8 am - 4 pm Winter is on its way. Prepare your vehicle now with Corrosion Free Rust Prevention 18 Months of Prevention Underbody Rust Cure ........$59.99 Essential Rust Cure ...........$99.99 Trucks ...........................$10 Extra Call your local Canadian Tire in Goderich to book an appointment TODAY. Because the best time to undercoat your car is before you need a coat. Canadian Tire... Canada's Garage. Clean, clear and drip free undercoating. Hwy. 8, Goderich Store: 519-524-2121 Service: 519-524-2124 $20 off Complete Rust Cure Package Reg. $139.99 Sale $119.99 CANADIAN TIRE Time for Winter Tires Get your brakes serviced - COMPLETE MECHANICAL SERVICE - COMPUTERIZED TUNE-UPS - TIRES - BRAKES MUFFLERS - VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION DAN'S AUTO REPAIR Owned and Operated by Dan & Heather Snell RR 3, Blyth, Ont. N0M 1H0 (on the Westfield Rd.) DAN SNELL, Automotive Technician 519-523-4356 Older drivers should heed ocular issues, medication MS – Men and women know that adjustments must be made as they get older. Athletes nearing their golden years may not be able to push themselves as hard at the gym as they once did. Professionals nearing retirement age might not be able to pull long hours at the office like they used to. But aging affects more than just work and play. As men and women age, their ability to perform everyday tasks, including driving, may diminish as well. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the United States notes that, as people age, certain changes they experience can affect their ability to safely operate an automobile. Changes in eyesight, physical fitness and reflexes may require aging drivers to reassess their skills behind the wheel. The NHTSA notes that drivers can ask themselves the following questions as they try to assess their driving abilities. • How is my eyesight? The American Optometric Association notes that vision changes naturally occur as a person ages. Such changes do not necessarily mean drivers have to give up the keys to their vehicles. In fact, they may just require more routine eye examinations. The NHTSA says having trouble reading signs easily, recognizing someone from across the street, seeing streets signs and pedestrians, and handling headlight glare are common signs of age-related eye problems. • Can I control my vehicle? Age- related loss of strength, co- ordination and flexibility can make it hard for aging men and women to control their vehicles. Some signs that drivers might be having trouble controlling their vehicles include trouble looking over shoulders to change lanes, difficulty moving foot from the gas pedal to the brake pedal and difficulty turning the steering wheel. Pain in the knees, legs or ankles also can make it difficult for drivers to control their vehicles. • Does driving make me nervous, scared or overwhelmed? Drivers who feel confused by traffic signs and traffic (including pedestrian traffic) should stop driving until they can discuss the issue with their physicians. Medication can sometimes make drivers feel sleepy or confused, and some aging drivers even find themselves overwhelmed in otherwise normal driving situations. • Are my loved ones concerned about my driving? Aging drivers may feel offended when family members question their ability to drive. However, the NHTSA notes that sometimes other people notice things about a person's driving that the person does not. The concern expressed by loved ones should not be taken lightly. • Do I drive with passengers? Drivers who routinely drive with passengers, especially young children, carry extra responsibility. As a result, such drivers owe it to themselves and their passengers to honestly assess their driving abilities. Various remedies can address age- related driving issues, and drivers should discuss them with their doctors the moment they feel as though their skills behind the wheel are starting to diminish. Driving and aging Getting older doesn’t have to mean giving up driving. Older road warriors simply need to add a few more fields to their mental checklist before turning the key including regular eye tests where necessary and visits to the doctor. (MS photo) Finding the best time to sell MS – The automotive industry is big business. According to the Statista Research Department, roughly 79 million cars and light trucks are expected to be sold worldwide by the end of 2019. When buying or selling a vehicle, many people wonder if there is a particularly advantageous time to buy or sell. The best time to sell is not necessarily the best time to buy, which can present problems for vehicle owners who need to sell their current cars in order to afford new ones. Industry insiders offer their input on key times to move vehicles. • When to sell: Cars depreciate quite a bit the moment they move off of the lot. Most lose upwards of 20 per cent of their value within the first year, according to Edmunds, a leading automotive information company and pricing index. Certain things contribute to depreciation, including mileage, type of driving and whether the car was maintained or not. Sometimes the best times for a person to sell are when it no longer is financially prudent to keep the vehicle. For some, this may mean 519-482-3752 77925 London Rd. Clinton ON N0M 1L0 www.hurontirecraftclinton.ca Fall Maintenace Package Includes: •Oil Change & Filter (Includes 5L of oil) •Check all fluids •Tire rotation & balance •Alignment check •Check radiator & coolant •Inspect Air Filter •Battery & charging system test •Front end component ispection •Brake & suspension inspection •35 point inspection & more All services new car warranty approved Continued on page 17 Big deals ahead Experts say that big dealerships tend to have their steepest discounts near the end of the calendar year. November and December can be a great time to shop for a vehicle as dealers want to carry as little inventory as possible into the new year. (MS photo)