‘ACCEPTING THE KEYS toa brand new Jeep Renegade from Jack Sampson, is Edmonton auto mechanic Alan G. Carlsen. Carisen won the Jeep'in a national sales promotion draw by Bumper Te To o Bumper auto parts stores. - a brand new meaning for Edmonton auto mechanic Alan G. Carlsen. Instead of the daily traffic grind, it will now remind him of the fully equipped $9,000 Jeep Renegade he just won in the first national: Bumper To Bumper Jeepstakes. A long-time car buff Carlsen earned the four wheel drive sport model Jeep in a national sales promotion draw. offered through Bumper To Bumper auto parts stores across the country late last year. He ‘took delivery of his prize at Coltlonade Motors, an AMC dealership in that city. “T've worked on cars, both my own and customers, for years,” he said as he ac- cepted his new set of keys from Jack Sampson, a senior executive of Western Warchouse Distributors, one of the chain's - warehouse distribution centres, “but | PER CAR 00 enjoy taking care of this one more than any of the others. It’s a treat we've wanted to give ourselves for a long — time.” Carlsen is a _ regular customer of Bumper To Bumper, both professionally and personally. “When I work on a car I always want to be sure that it’s safe and reliable. That's why I stick with brand-name parts, tools and equipment. I _-won't take chances or short cuts that could result in a possible danger to someone else. And that’s also why I stick to Bumper To Bumper. They’ve got the same kind of attitude.” Bumper To Bumper stores are an innovation that Canadian motorists are frequenting in increasingly larger numbers. More than 200 stores are now open across Canada from Vic- A COMPLETE 200 PT. PROFESSIONAL CHECK UP FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT PHONE OR DROP IN AT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ‘ - 3965 NORTH RD. AT AUSTIN, BBY, 937-3471 - 4444 KINGSWAY AT WILLINGDON, BBY, 437-5546 toria, B.C., to Moncton, New Brunswick, and more are planned for 1979. Designed as combined _ retail and wholesale auto parts and accessory outlets, nearly three-quarters of the stores are. independently owned and operated. Most have been in operation on the retail] end for less than year. “In most cases,” says Mr. Sampson, “we have simply provided an existing parts wholesaler with an op- portunity to transfer some of his knowledge and ex- perience to the Canadian motorist. “Those who have taken advantage of the opportunity have quickly learned ‘how valuable most consumers consider their advice and experience. They seem to like the idea of being abie to shop at the same place where the people who fix cars for a living go for help.” imperial MEG Esso) EASTER SPECIAL GET OUR CAR CLINIC TO GIVE YOU THE FACTS ABOUT YOUR CAR. = $19, « EXPIRES FOR ONLY .-Acklands Hoppy m mechanic wins jeep - In Bumper to Bumper contest “Bumper To Bumper” has can tell you that I'm going to” * The Bumper To Bumper concept was started — by in Canada in March, 1978. Since then, it has quickly become the largest combined retail/ wholesale operation in the automotive aftermarket in the country. GETTING ‘BOMBED’ IS DYNAMITE! ‘pont : 7 DRINK AND DRIVE. GD APRIL 27/79 4 rr o4 “+ rpweT oo 1 ra Page 81, April 11, 1979 - North Shore News on che muffler. tailpipe. exhaust pipe and labor! {for as long as you own your car) CUSTOM PIPE BENDING « DUAL CONVERSIONS Come in for your Free Estimate and ‘FREE INSPECTION! West Van Shell | Service 1305 Marine Drive 926-3281 Save 10% with thisad . LINCOLN MERCURY QUALITY USED CARS | OUR POLICY Every car goes through a 35 point Safety Check before It is sold. We guarantee City Test on every Vehicle we sell. We make available full power train Warranty for 12 months or 12,000 miles. 2. 3. 1977 Ford LTD Squire A passenger station wagon. Cruise, Air, power 1977 Olds Omega V-8, Auto, 4 door sedan, deluxe interior, low windows, etc. Just a mileage. Priced to sell. béauutiful cor. 1977 Mustang 2 + 2 1976 Torino V-8, Auto, Power Station Wagon Steering, Power Brakes, V-8, A/T, Power steering Mint condition. & Brakes, Low mileage. 1979 2802X Gi 1977 Couger Wagon Two Tone Paint, silver & V-8, Auto, Power Steering blue. Auto, air, cruise, & brakes. Very clean, A-1 = etc. 8000 KM. Priced to mechanical condition! sell now! Call Collect 988-7172. ‘4305 Marine Drive, ‘North Vancouver 988-7172 VAULT t ew