Bo - Sunday, vat oc, November 25, 1984 - North Shore News ICBC rate rise not so high MOST B ¢ motorists can expect only marginal in- creases in) their Autoplan premiums tor 1985 and many will pay less than they did this year, ICBC President) Tom Holmes announced Premiums will rise by an average of 2 per cent overall, the lowest annual increase in the Corporation's [1 vear history. In dollar terms, effective January 1, 198% © Over | milbon vehicle owners will face Autoplan premium increases of no more than $25 * More than half a million will pay the same or see reductions of up to $100. ¢ 16,000 will pay between $28 and $50 extra and a few will have rate increases rang- ing up to $100 and more. ‘“*We annually adjust premiums for different types of vehicle use, to ensure that they reflect the actual claims costs of each category ."" said Holmes “As a result, people using their vehicles for pleasure on- ly are likely to see increases in 1988S. while virtually everyone insured for business use will benefit from reduc- tions to their premiums | am pleased to announce these new rates, particularly al a tume when the private in- surance industry 1s predicting substantial increases for motorists tn other provinces.”’ In the Greater area, the owner of a newer car such as a 1980 Dodge Omni, 1976 Ford Lid., or 1980) Chevette, with four years of claim-free driving, purchasing $t millon third Party Liabihty and Coll- sions Comprehensive coverage with deductibles of $300/$100, paid $406 for Vancouver “pleasure use only” in 1984 The same coverage wall cost $14 more in 1988. Insuring tor ‘‘to and trom work’ cost $810 in 1984 and will increase to $S17 neat vear By con. trast, identical coverage for “business use’’ will cost $630 next year a $29 reduction on the 1984 premium. For an older vehicle — such as a 1976 Chevette, a 1974 Cricket or a 1972 Dodge Monoco — identical coverage for ‘‘pleasure use’ costs $353 this year and will go up by $13 to $366 in 1988, “to-and from work" wall in- crease by $7 from $442 to $449, and “‘business use™’ coverage will be reduced by $23 to $541 The new premium in- creases take into account a Provincial Government dec:- sion to double the present minimum Third Party Liability limits. Effective Time for a check-up? BCAA 1s offering safety and end of warranty tests in the Lower Mainland, effective immediately. Safety tests are being of- fered to BCAA members for $25 and ‘non-members for $30. The end of warranty in- spection will cost members $50 and non-members $50. usually in poorly uion Centre, 278 West Ist **To-day’s car is an expen- maintained cars, and added Avenue, Vancouver. Phone Park Royal 5605 E. Hastings sive piece of machinery to that the warranty test now 873-4631 for an 926-1610 299-9737 buy and maintain,’’ said being offered is the result of | appointment. David Steventon, Manager of BCAA's Vehicle Inspection Centre, ‘‘and responsible drivers are concerned that the safety components of their vehicles are in sound working order.’’ He said BCAA recognizes most accidents are caused by drivers, enquines from members of the association. ‘“*Good drivers want maintenance service before their manufacturer’s warran- ty runs out.”’ Steventon said the inspec- tions are available at the association’s Vehicle Inspec- January J, F985, the minimum will be raised trom $100,000 to $200,000, pro- viding the opportunity tor adequate compensation tor those with claims against motorists Who purchase the minimum coverage. In addition, a 1S per cent increase in weekly benefits under ‘“‘no fault’? coverage will raise disability payments to $IIS and supplemenatry benefits to surviving dependents to $30 a week. KiechenAid. DISHWASHERS “NO pre "INsiIng “Hard waste aispose' “Fan drying “Heals Owr wate: TRULY...THE BEST WE HAVE TO OFFER SEE & COMPARE! 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