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HARRISTON 519-338-3441
LISTOWEL 519-291-1213
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WINGHAM 519-357-3830
We offer a complete line of automotive parts
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519-357-9508
183 Clyde Street, Bluevale
Neil Warwick, Owner
Hours: 8 am - 6 pm Monday to Friday
Over 30 years
experience
General repairs to all makes
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• Tune-ups • Tires
• Exhaust • Air Conditioning
• Transmissions • Brakes
• Licensed MTO Motor Vehicle
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MS - Depreciation is a major
factor in buying and selling a
vehicle. The average auto can lose 30
per cent of its value after the first
year. After three years – the duration
of most leases – the car’s value may
have decreased by as much as 50 per
cent. Those looking to sell or trade-in
cars will need to emphasize
maintenance to get the most for their
vehicle.
There are ways to reduce a
vehicle’s depreciation and improve
its resale value, whether selling to a
private buyer or trading in the auto to
a dealership.
1. Buy the “right” car in the first
place. Some models and brands
simply hold their value better than
others. Dealerships will promote this
fact when attempting to sell a car.
Choosing these types of vehicles can
mean a better resale value later on.
2. Keep geography in mind. A
convertible won’t be as popular in
Alaska as it will be in southern
Florida. Don’t buy a vehicle that
goes against the norm in a particular
geographic area. Otherwise, sellers
will be left with a car with little
resale value.
3. Stick to standard colors. Fad
colors, such as lime green or bright
orange, may turn heads, but they’ll
be harder to find buyers for later on.
This could reduce the asking price
for the vehicle when it comes time to
sell.
4. Choose the right upgrades. A
fancy stereo system or top-of-the-
line navigation system won’t
necessarily add value to the vehicle.
However, leather seats, a sunroof and
an automatic transmission are
popular among buyers.
5. Maintain the vehicle. Keep
records of maintenance that show the
car was well cared for. Follow
manufacturers’ maintenence
schedules for oil changes and tire
rotation, among other things.
6. Trade in like for like. A seller
may get a better trade-in rate on a
used car if he or she is buying the
same make in the new vehicle. For
example, a Chevrolet dealership may
offer a better trade-in price for that
old Malibu if the owner is looking at
a new Traverse.
Keep in mind that if a buyer is
thinking about keeping a car until it
has racked up tons of miles and is
generally older than dust,
depreciation values really won’t
matter much. In those instances, he
or she should simply purchase the
car liked the best.
Tips to keep a high resale value
Animals, accidents occur more on rural roadsMS - Individuals who live in ruralareas become accustomed to the
subtleties of driving rural roads.
However, those who are visiting the
countryside on vacations or road
trips may be less tuned-in to keeping
an eye for any animals with whom
they might be sharing the road.
According to research, there are
twice as many accidents on rural
roads as there are in urban areas.
To be safe, keep these tips in
mind:
• Expect blind curves. In many
cases, rural roads are built to be of
minimal disturbance to the
surrounding landscape. This could
mean that roads bend and dip every
which way. Pay attention to posted
speed limits – they’re very accurate
for the road conditions.
• Be on animal watch. In suburban
and urban areas, the focus of driving
leans toward watching for other
drivers and pedestrians. However, in
rural areas, focus should be placedon watching out for animals. Certain
times of the day, such as dawn and
dusk, tend to be prime times for
animals to be on the move, whether
finding a new place to bed down or
scout for food. A deer can total a car
if hit, and even low-flying birds can
cause damage. When passing farms,
be on the lookout for livestock
crossing the road and farmers
driving equipment, such as tractors.
Around lakes, one may come across
geese or ducks.
• The road may not be paved.
Some drivers take paved roads for
granted. In rural areas, the roads
may be made of gravel or dirt. This
calls for slower driving speeds to
maintain traction and safety.
• Expect minimal lighting. Driving
at night in rural areas can be nerve-
wracking for the inexperienced.
Street lights are rare and may only
appear at particularly dangerous
curves or intersections. It will likelybe necessary to use high beams
while driving to maintain proper
visibility. Extra caution to avoid
animals should be exercised at night.
• Keep a map in the car. GPS
systems have become the standard
for most drivers – many of which
rely on them solely for navigation.
However, in rural areas, mountains
or trees may obscure the
satellite signal that powers these
systems.
It’s easy to become lost when the
GPS fails. Having a paper map on
hand can give drivers peace of mind.
Also, that same impaired satellite
service could affect mobile phone
signals.
This makes knowing where a
driver is going even more i
mportant.
• Be careful of soft and unmarked
shoulders.
Rural roads may be built on the
side of mountains or ravines. Dirt on the side of the roads could
be unstable. These roads also tend to
be more narrow.
Use caution when pulling to the shoulder or passing other
cars.
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