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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-10-29, Page 40Page 8 Use checklist wit!' new ear The day you take delivery of your new car is always a special one. Unfortunately, many people temporarily blinded by "new car fever" forget to look the car over before driving it home. Many misunderstandings could be avoid- ed, according to automotive specialists at General Motors, if the new car buyer spent a few minutes examining his or her new car and asking any questions before driving off the lot. Here are some helpful tips for taking delivery of your new car: ®Avoid picking up your car in the evening if possible. It's much easier to give a car a thorough inspection in the daylight. •Check all the options you ordered by comparing the window sticker, the bill of sale and the vehicle itself. It's easier to cor- m rect the problem then rather than months later. eCars can sometimes be damaged by acci- dent, theft or vandalism while in transit to the dealership. While most transit damage will be spotted and corrected by the dea ,r before you pick up the car, it's a good idea to carefully inspect the paint, trim and body. Make sure all doors, hood and trunk lid line up properly and open and close easily. •Check the car's interior to be sure that upholstery and trim all fit correctly. While you're sitting in the car, get out the owner's manual and look it over for the placement and function of all knobs and buttons. Be sure to read the manual cover to cover once at home, noting all warranty information and maintenance schedules. Austria: An inr-zpcaanJQ rubber ' device which emits ultrasonic spa has. beers. nvented. to. prevent ing across highways into the paths of motorists. Attached to the front ref acar or buck, the device tig ac- tivated when the vehicle is travell- ing._.faster than. 45 _ kilometres an .se?Fail� . '.�5:'.=("1:9 :.:li.:&73�fS $3...43'3',":. the -sound can be heard by animals as far as 400 metres away. TIRES Over 1000 New Tires in stock Sizes to fit most cars & light trucks SNOW TIRES Good selection to suit your winter driving needs P ,.�..vshiD WE GUARANTEE YOUR MUFFLER FOR AS LONG AS YOU OWN YOUR CAR •Free inspection •Competitive prices *Quality parts •Fast, courteous service _-mac--_•�,, Transmissions WE'RE SPECIALISTS! We sell and install Re -Built and Used Rust -Free Gas Tanks We have a good stock of Rust -Free Used Southern U.S. Gas Tanks Installation Available We service any Make & Model of Car or Truck 24 HR:T6WING SERVICE L.H. JENKINS AUTO WRECKERS R.R. 4 Goderich 524-2181 Pune-up ingredients -Today's modern engue whc tit na i made with a high degree of preeiriivaa. The machinery should be periodically inspected, repaired and adjusted. This is the purpose of ?�n in tut up Agunr ' should to mut tou avaavw e.ag, caa.a.... w.•tn marathon Petroleum Company. Compression test The colinpres n- in all of the engine's cylinders should.b within 20 percent of the highest reading in any cylinder. You must have good compression in order to attain a good tune-up. Spark plugs. Spark plugs should be chang- ed regularly in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation. Worn spark plugs can cause hard starting and misfiring. Every time a spark plug misfires, fuel is wasted. It actually pays- to change spark plugs. Points and condenser. On cars without electronic ignition systems, the points ,..L et iiv.ei�'u ec .. �s-a,u it •�• • Come to us Before Winter Gets- to You. i;ess of tilt izz.or?Lnieraded uuiiit ealI.iNv d should be replaced along with the condenser. -- Distributor cap,. rotor and spark plug W :M�:: ; ;:.: �S'�'�,:�i�.:n,ai� W`�� .a,�aism°9,Lj:-ry`p!7;"c7.�1'Lfr9.r,�➢..9 during a tune-up because, if worn or defee- tive, they can cause misfiring. Carburetor. It should be thoroughly ex- amined to make sure it is reasonably clean, that the automatic choke system is clean and properly adjusted. Other items to service. Check fan belts and belt adjustments, battery terminals, air filter, PCV valve, heatriser valve and air cleaner preheat system. Final check-up. During the final check, the engine is started, the basic timing is set, and the carburetor is adjusted for proper air -fuel mixture and engine idling speed. WINTERIZE YOUR CAR WITH: .011, Filter & Grease $1850 includes 41/2 litres of oil (most cars & light trucks) Also •Check radiator antifreeze •Check all Fluid levels • Replace wiper blades No appointment necessary for OiI Changes -Stop in Anytime NOW AVAILABLE: •15W40 *TRACTOR HYDRAULIC •SAE30 all in 20 Litre pails 50 Picton St., Goderich • 524-7400 _ 2" (beside OiI Gard)