— > B10@- Sunday, August 1S, 1982-.North Shore News At BCAA, VIS. really stands for Vehicle In- spection Service and is good protection if you are con- sidering buying a used car, before you go on a long trip or if you just want to know the real condition of your car. For $45 ($55 for non- members), BCAA members can have their car examined by a group of expert mechanics using the latest in OTTAWA (UPQ - The recently lifted customs blockade of Japanese automobiles put a‘small bit into Japan’s share of the slumping Canadian auto market, Statistics Canada has reported. Total sales of new motor vehicle sales continued to slide in June, with 102,298 units sold, down 14.7 per cent from June 1981, the federal agency said Monday. Sales of passenger cars built im North American electronic equipment. BCAA's Vehicle Inspection Cente at 278 W. ist Avenue in Vancouver can put your car through tests that give a complete analysis of engine performance and electrical and related systems. A dynamometer. check will simulate: driving on the highway to check the: power and drive: trains; brake performance and spéed- ometer accuracy. were down 8.3 per cent, while 16.3 per cent fewer foreign-built passenger vehicles were sold. Domestic cars’ grabbed 73.4 per cent of the market, up from 71.6 per cent in June 1981. The share of the market captured by Japanese-built cars slipped to 21.4 per cent, down from ‘22.9 per cent a year ago. European-made cars also lost market momentum with a 5.2 per cent share, down only safe and sure way to property and take the worry out of your holiday driving. Here's system whet we'R do: in the summer heat. Nor Est Radiators’ 6 point micro-flush cleaning special is the clean your engine’s cooling rad flush special RADIAT cATORS: | MON.-FRI. 8:30-6:20, SAT. 8:00-3: 1178 Weet 14th S2., NV. OFF PEMBERTON 2 JUST OFF PEMBERTON - 3 BLOCKS SOUTH OF MARINE 14th RADIATORS*HEATERS*GAS TANKS*AiR CONDITIONING The latest analyzer available will test for gas combustion efficiency and excessive exhaust fumes and will isolate any problem. The Vehicle Inspection Centre has a brake fluid tester to check for the danger of vapour lock in your brake system. And there is.a visual check of .the car from bumper to bumper by a mechanic trained to spot potential trouble spots. from 5.5. per cent last year. A trade department of- ficial said the ‘slowdown in customs inspections of Japanese cars, which saw thousands of automobiles clog the Vancouver dockyards after it was im- posed in mid-May, was the summer service package Check Front & Rear Brakes Check all braking systems, service and adjust if needed. Mount and balance Summer weer, Inapect valves a | oil, lube & filter special Specialist , a At the end, you are given a computer readout on your car together with the results of the visual check. The inspection lasts about an hour and when com- pleted, the technical advisor will explain any problem areas to you so that you can take the car to a reputable garage for repairs. If you do not know of a good garage, ask about BCAA’s Approved Auto Repair Service. Japanese car sales down likely explanation for the Japanese market share loss. Late last month, Trade Minister Ed Lumley lifted the embargo. Later he said an announcement of an agreement with Japan to cut back exports to (Canada was imminent. Great workmanship . tends to stand out. is an important service - Mobile inspection units that can do a 100-point tion on the car are also available, and can drive to the car lot or person's home and do an on-site inspection. The inspection fee on these is $40 for members and $50 for non- members. THIS OFFER ALSO APPLIES TO DATSUN, TOYOTA, MAZDA & SABARU (6 Cyl. Rotary Extra) TAK SAWADA ie HONDA SPECIALIST "986-5375. .B. AUTO JAPANESE AUTO SPECIALISTS 1189 W. 16th St, North Ven. Chrysler, Dodge Change oll and finer, Full lube chasels FOR THE SERVICE CENTRE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY 1525 Welch St., N.V Datsun, Toyota & Imports Free courtesy cars available *13° 987-71 11) 5 free brake “Anspection