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“. transportation

“ people and goods with the’
‘least risk of damage or in=
* jury. Many efforts have beer
-made to improve the traffic. .
“system by modifying - its”
" individual Sat chase been,

a of traffic “controls and” ‘laws
. and by construction of -
., limited access.

road design.

r part of the system.

purpose oF" the.
system is

rapid, efficient movement of *’ ¢

ss. highways. .
Advances are. being made in
Vehicle

manufacturers install ad-

ditional ae devices to”

driver —
yrtant
- The driver must become. a

responsible-and integral part
of the trafisport system.,

DETROIT UB The Big

: Three automakers Wed-
_nesday provided. .another’*.
illustration of hard times ‘to... -

hit the industry,“reporting: a-
14.6 per cent decline ‘in

October car sales. en

Combined October sales .

by General Motors,-. Ford
Motor Co. and: Chrysler
Corp. amounted to ‘466,2257:
down 180,278 from -~the
646,503 cars sold in October,
1980, industry - figures
showed.

GM sales for the month
were 295,473 units, down
from 418,575 for the same
period last year. Ford -sold
113,760 cars in the 27-day
selling day period, ‘down
from 159,085 for October
1980. Chrysler recorded
sales of 56,992 for the
period, down from 68,843
for the same period 1980.

U.S. automakers reported
more than $1 billion in losses

-same 10 day period last year.

“Gontrol devices, or+ +s other ¢
‘drivers. To deal- with them
effectively, he. m
aware of

hand. .

‘During 7
‘examination for.:a licence;
the road test cannot predict
a diiver’s every reaction:.to
“the many factors which will

during the third quarter.

In the final 10 days of the
1, GM sold 118,354.
‘a 238 per cent drop
¢ 155,302 sold in the-

'd, ‘the No. 2
automaker, reported. sales of
43,599 cars for the last 10

units in 1980.

Chrysler reported a mere 1

per cent decline in sales for
the final 10 days of october
with sales of 20,694 for the
period, down from 20,892 a
year ago. The struggling
automaker also noted that it
grabbed a 1.8 per cent in-
crease of the domestic car
market.
Industry officials said the

dismal showing in the third -

quarter, when 1982 models

_ were introduced, reflects the

sluggish economy and high
interest rates that plague the
industry.

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replace plugs if necessary , check ignition

and

replace defective parts,

scope

check, set up to specs, and give a 6
month written Wynn's Warranty

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Will also check and report on

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carburetor condition

belts & hoses
battery
brakes

tires

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days: of October,.a drop of 19
per ‘cent from sales of 53,884 ;

act as an isolated individual
on the road. Rather, he must
function as a part of a system
designed.for his convenience |.
and the convenience of —
others. ~

The driver is the only one

brakes amake it difficult. to

stop .the- vehicle; rainslick who can identify, predict .
-roads..increase braking and act in response to ~
distance; __ ‘and’ a driver's

_changes in_the other parts of

{Siow sssessnient of safe the system.

tikely. Because this d &
society is potentially -
- dangerous if uncontrolle
large degree of conform
necessary...to exist
function: in ‘it without
causing injury or death. :

The necessity for con- ;
forming must begin with an.

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“check this out:

” Change. oil and filter,
tube chassis

‘Check all-levels. and fluids, safety inspection
of wipers, belts and hoses, check exhaust
system, pressure test cooling system and
check antifreeze level.

- Mount and balance
~ Snow tires

Check ‘tire pressures and tire wear, inspect
valves.. __. a

Y Check Front & Rear Brakes

_— Check all braking systems, service and “adjust
' | ifneeded.

m Full ignition and tune-up

includes scope test, ignition, replace plugs,
etc., service emission system, test charging

system, change fuel filter and air filter if re-
quired.

Front End Alignment

Check front end suspension, adjust steering
box, center steering wheel, road test.

Wash and vacuum

Steam clean engine if required: lube all door
_ hinges and locks, all done by,qualified trained
mechanics

It is not anly inconvenient, it is dangerous Your car heater
won't last forever {f you are getting into your car on these
cooler fall mornings a finding that your windows will not
clear up, it could well be due to a leaking heater. This has
the effect of a steaming kettle beneath your dashboard.’

d no amount of wiping and fiddling with your defroster
iN tix it.

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heater check-up

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. _ fluids
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