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denser thereby 4714l • g'' more frequent
tune-up.serviee; accorddingtothe-Car Care.
Council of Detroit. And tktn:distribu cap
and ret oday areLreplaced as frequently,
as theyere 1Q years ago. The sparkplug
cont noes as the mostIrequenntly replaced
part in a ,tune-up: The air filter has in-
creased in replacement frequency.
So while advancements in technology,
computerized engine controls and unlead-
ed .ir,asqline have resulted in longer
maintenance intervals on some parts and
systems, cars still require regular servic-
ing to run properly.
But -this servicing no longer is simply a
.tune-up. The traditional tune -pp has evolv-
ed into a procedure described as an engine
performance analysis.
Pay attention
to car's signals
Out of sight, out of mind.
That's the case with a car's windshield
wipers, which are probably the most
neglected safety items on an automobile,
says the Automotive Information Council.
The rubber blades sit against the win-
dow glass during egg -frying heat and bone -
chilling cold and are thought about only
when it rains or snows. Too often, when
called into action, they do an inadequate
job because they haven't been replaced
when worn out, and that can be a safety
hazard.
Replacing the rubber refill blade is an
easy and inexpensive do-it-yourself pro-
ject.
To check to see if the blade needs replac-
ing, squirt the windshield with washer
fluid and turn on the wipers, checking at
all speeds.
If the wipers fail to clean the glass pro-
perly, leaving your visibility blurred or the
glass streaked, they need replacing.
Why do car
•
premiums go up
Sometimes it is difficult to understand
why your car and house insurance
premiums increase even though you
haven't made any claims.
Most of the insurance business in
Canada is operated by private, free -
enterprise corporations, and these com-
panies are in business to make a profit.
In recent years however, more money
has been paid out by insurance companies
in claims and operating costs than has
been received in premiums. In 1984, for
every premium dollar received, $1.12 was
spent for claims, adjusting expenses,
overhead, commissions and taxes.
Since total premiums for policies cover-
t g houses, cars, and businesses amounted
t over $8.5 billion last year, the proper-
ty/casualty insurance industry paid out
$961 million more than it received.
No business can operate for a prolonged
period of time spending more money than
it makes. Insurance companies are no dif-
" ferent. If everyone's claims arel.o be paid
in full, insurance companies must collect
adequate premiums for their products.
Insurance brokers represent many in-
surance companies, and can offer you in-
dependent advice to find the right in-
surance company to satisfy your needs.
From OR Of us at Clinton Auto Paris - "Sofa Driving this Winter"
'LEFT TO RIGHT - LARRY GIIRINGS. COLLEEN
COX, DEAN REID. JOHN DIXON. NANCY
BROWN. ABSENT AT TIME OF PHOTO: BILL
FLEISCHAUER.
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