8 ~ Sunday, September 18, 1994 — North Shore News CAPT Auto shops want action from ICBC Dear Editor: Re: News article on Stolen cars, chop shops and ICBC wrecks sold/tebuilt. The serious auto theft and chop shop problems arising from [CBC's sale of damaged total loss vehicles (wrecks) can be remedied by ensur- ing that B.C.’s legitimate collision repair industry (ARA. ICBC or BCAA approved) do the rebuilding, and that new rebuilt vehicle inspec- tion procedures are introduced. For over three years now, mem- bers of our industry, including United Used Auto and Truck Parts Ltd., have been attempting to get ICBC to prevent problems at the source — at the time ICBC sells a wreck, Readily implemented improvements have been proposed with no effective response from ICBC. We fully support the bona fide rebuilding industry, but keep the ICBC wrecks out of the hands of those who cannot or will not do a responsible job with above ground (nat black market) employ- ces and parts. . If wrecks are considered repairable they must be rebuilt to manufacturers’ standards in the same collision repair industry that serves the general motoring public, including ICBC policyholders. They are qualified and proud to be accountable for quality and com- prehensive inspections. All other wrecks should go to the licensed auto wrecking/dismantting industry for used parts and recycling in zoned premises in B.C. Brokering (resale) of ICBC wrecks should be prohibited until repairs are complete and inspec- lions passed for documentation and adherence to manufacturers’ stan- dards. [f ICBC has a total loss vehicle where it feels these safeguards are not necessary it should get the vehi- cle repaired in a legitimate repair facility. put it through the new inspection process and sell the vehicle into the wholesale auto market with full disclosure and guarantees for the repairs complet- ed. We hope that Jackie Pement, Minister Responsible for ICBC, will give ICBC the direction it needs without further delay since ICBC management has not yet effectively responded to the Coordinated Law Enforcement Unit 1992 report on auto theft you described, and other preventive rec- ommendations put forward by our industry. lan Mott, President United Used Auto and Truck Parts, Ltd. Surrey LETTERS TO the editor must be legible (preferably type- written) aad include your name, full address and tele- phone number. Letters can be faxed to 985-2104. -- for:moré.information about New Directions in Health Care, "onthe North Shore call 990-9088 Discover the rhythm of nature 15 minutes from the pulse of the city. a ituated in a park-like setting i:: ihe heart of North Vancouver, our apartment \./ community is in concert with tie desires of active seniors. While our setting is | private and serene, we're only minutes away from the city. Location is just ' one of the amenities you'll enjoy. A lovely suite, meticulous landscaping and maintenance-free living will be yours, too, at Ridge Park Gardens. Neighbours will quickly become friends as you share a glass of wine in the fireside lounge, or a game of pool in the games room. Swim laps in the pool at the neighbourhood Recreation Centre. Enjoy a stroll past the park and the gardens. Or spend afternoons shopping along Lonsdale Avenuc. Add Buron's exceptional reputation and more than ten years of experience in developing quality communities, and your decision to live here can be made in a heartbeat. Mail the coupon below or call Pamela Aebi at 986-0395. a Name — Address City —_____. Province Postal Code Telephone (_____) ___ NNO2201 A BURON Community For Active Seniors. 2059 CHESTERFIELD AVENUE « Nokru Vancouver, B.C. VGH 3V9 Sales office open 12-5 pm (except Fridays) or by appointment. Full co-operation with realtors, Scheduled for completion in February 1995. Pre-construction prices starting at $172,000.