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The Huron Expositor, 1982-10-27, Page 20'4* A20 — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, OCTOBER 27, 1982019' 082 Llli@Qg ORBS S CAN SAVE MONEY ON SELF -SERVE M. IT + NEGLIGENCE . 30% OF ALL :IOUSLY NEGLECT CAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE. FUEL AND IGNMONN SYSTEMS SUFFER WORST BOTH AFFECT GAS., MILEAGE. c©nev©dcm ©, cat �© Warm-updrill If you drive and main- tain your car in winter the same way you do in•summer, you're asking for bog trouble, reports the Ontario Safety League. According to the' League, your car needs different care in winter much in the same way you need to master different driving skills to meet winter driving condi- tions. For a quick pre -season warmup to guarantee you won't be left out in the cold. here's how to "winterize" GET your car in $even easy steps: 1. Have the battery test- ed. Get It charged, If re- quired, or replace it if you think it will not last through the winter. 2. Check brakes for quick, precision steps. "Perfect" braking means equal braking on all four wheels. 3. Check tires for worn spots and balance. Regular tires 'with deep treads. will provide adequate traction on, winter roads. Snow tires are even better. Reinforced tire A' I� re chains are best for severe snow and ire .stop -and -go tracdon. 4. Check windshield wiper for adequate arm tension and blade contact. If blades are worn or cracked, replace them. 5. Add an anti -freeze sol. vent to the windshield wash- er system. 6. Test the defroster to be sure that it is working properly. 7. Have the entire exhaust system checked, for leaks. O V1�1''II!Ni ER! RE PREP .RE F R WI NTE Wet Hough Tire ore the people t u nee see y tires, Nola tune® r 7/ f tte t'7 ® y t checke r onythin y eed Worry°® inter Suis pr r °0n See ass for the$ ST ;UY �!JN TIES SALES & ' ERUICE lb LU EPIRS i S) IL M J E C A TING FFLER SLS LES & SERVICE ur (EOE PREPARE F4 : a WINTER Canoe @@so lased Son Us Trad©b9 WL SPECIALIZE IN: •AL66✓tiDt91111IPITS( *ILICIMPOPMC AaIALTSOS TTUN H -COP *IXMIAc19S1f SYS41MMS •WB4IUk IALADdCtItMO "AADS *COMMIT! !SAKI SIEAfVOCL • SEES' CARS Y r r is snow stuck:now what? Soon all Canadians will be faced with winter driv- ing ,conditions. In some parts of"the country, thesetry. conditions are "bear- able"; in others, it be- comes a matter of sur- vival. Shell Canada car care experts have set out a few basic procedures to help you get out of that six- foot snowbank. It is always best to be well prepared before you get stuck. If you carry a few items in the trunk of your car, it will help you greatly in your task to free your car. This kit coup in- clude '' a flashlight, flares, mathes, a candle, a shovel, booster cables, traction pads, a chocolate bar or two and a scraper. These items will ensure your safety and will also enable you to tackle whatever winter throws your way. If you do happen to get stuck, start by digging the snow away from all wheels. Then, position the traction pads (or an old piece of carpet) under the drive wheels. Make sure that the front wheels are straight and try to move the car in low gear. Start to rock the car back and forth to give you momentum to get out. If your car is automatic, brake when shifting from one gear to the other. Throwing the car quickly from reverse to drive and back again can seriously damage your transmis- sion. If you still cannot get out, try to be as visible as possible., Put on the car's emergency flashers, set up a flare, or place a warning light on the top of the car. If the traffic is heavy, stay in your car. More often than not, someone will stop and, help you out. If you are trapped in- side the car, run the engine for ten minutes every hour. You will be warm enough, while keeping your battery charged and conserving gasoline at the same time. Always keep a window partly open for air and make sure that the exhaust pipe is clear of snow at all times. Otherwise, deadly exhaust fumes can back up into the inside of your car. Al NI ZE SPE L. ��: 0 ono! / ■ Gill lint 1: MOVING SOON TO OUR These tips will allow you to prepare yourself for the worst of winter driving conditions and also keep your passengers safe and warm. EW LOCATION ON HWY 8 P.E.M. TIRE MUFFLERS and OIL UNDERCOATERS Dublin 345-2400 !$er!eather :Miserable 1N!IR1lE YOUR ill 111 ill G`: !�# iliiiYiiiiii:f::::::::.:::!:::::Iiiiii::ii::ii:::iiii:*:4:::l t ,r,'a !:; Save Energy/ with a Fuel -Efficient SEE US FOR COMPLETE BRAKE JOBS KEROSENE HEATER FRONT END ALIGNMEN1 WHEEL BALANCING by andle and Sunbeam 6,000 BTU SIZE EXHAUST SYSTEMS GREASE & 011 CiHANGE a 1 29 . 9 5 10,000 BTU SIZE oto -1 Geta new car deal It's a pretty good time to look for a deal on a new car. Statistics indi- cate that a new car purchase in 1982 will cost about 38 percent of your income as com- pared to 50 percent in 1960. In order to get the best possible deal you need to know what you want and what's ac- tually available. Decide ahead of time the size, comfort and price range you want. It might be worth your while to purchase one of the 1982 consumer guides to cars and rar prices, and refer to this when deciding between fuel -efficiency vs. com- fort, or accessories and extras vs. savings. bait several dealers in order to compare various prices and makes. %hen discussing cost and finances with the salesman. don't men- tion a trade-in. Get the hest cash deal you can FLUSH & FILL SPECIAL and then include the trade-in deduction afterwards. If you are satisfied with a cost quotation, get it in writing. You may want to consider selling your old car yourself, rather than using it as a trade- in at the dealers. Scan newspaper ads to establish the current rates. While selling your own car will he more time-consuming and inconvenient, you might he able to get $S00-$1000 more for the rar, ,if it's in good condition. Four car lengths away 1 59 .9 5 • ADJUST ALL BELTS • CHECK ALL HOSES • RADIATOR FLUSH & FILL • CHECK ANTI -FREEZE LEVEL REGULAR $17.30 (GOOD UNTIL NOV. 6 ONLY) oi‘\-' $11 95 71,3;00B BTU SIZE 199. 5 (ANTI FREEZE EXTRA) * LICENCED MECHANICS ON STAFF * 1O%OFF Parts and Labour for all Senior Citizens The Ontario Safety League reminds drivers that all vehicles are now required by law to stop no closer than 20 metres behind a school bus stopped to unload or take on passengers. The law came into effect in September. Twenty metres is abou the length of four cars or one tractor-traileit tires and a lot more! CANADIAN TIRE ASSOCIATE S70RE D. C. WINSOR HOLDINGS LTD, Seaforth 527-1350 000� _off m©@ f ft i flQc®Rt ssa A !VWCANADIAN ' Seaforth STORE TIRE C. Winsor Holdings Ltd. 52701350 USE YOUR CARO 1