age 38, January 3, 1979 - North Shore News,

1519 Clyde .. Marine at
West Vancouver -in Ambiesid
P. 922-3234 ee

The energy used to make a
new car is ‘equivalent to
approximately. :10,000 miles

- of driving. Buying a.used car
avoids this energy input and
is therefore a conservation
‘measure.

A. used car also does not
depreciate as quickly as a
new car. As’ soon as you
drive a new car off the lot it

20 - 25 per cent. If for some e

reason you must sell that
new car Shortly after buying

‘it, expect a significant ‘loss.’

However, when’ buying ‘a
‘used car, its value generally
remains. constant. for quite
some time after its purchase
so long as it’ is in good
-reliable condition.

Before you buy any car,

homework!

much you can spend, what
features you. want,-.
economy you" expect to

_Teceive, and. which Size _or-

type will meet. your needs.

. the

Decide’ how —

Don’t let a ‘salesman, Or .

anyone else, talk you -into
buying something you don’t
need or want.

“When looking. for a used

°

looking fora car make sure

mechanics”:
Always. examine the car ‘if -
. daylight,

centage of the épair costs.
Be careful. .

Wherever you: send ‘up

you. thoroughly, examine it

three separate’ sections
Walkaround, a ‘drive and’
sinspection.

artificial - “Tighting
can be deceiving. |

1, The Walkaround: Look
for new paint, (check - for

‘small amounts of. ‘paint On .

has depreciated by ‘at least

ayo minutos
_, guaranteed installation.

‘(For most cars) - ‘Have a coffee: while you wait.

-e MIRROR WALLS - a - INSURANCE WORK ~
i. THERMAL GLASS , '.© ALUMINUM WINDOWS
“ CONVERSIONS * ALUMINUM STOREFRONTS.
¢ WINDOW GLASS * SKYLIGHTS
CUT TO SIZE

'NS:HAIDAGLASS:
407 Mountain Highway, ; 980-751 ,

North Vancouver.

is your
car's -
heater
keeping

you warm?

It your windows fog up when you turn on your heater or
there's water dripping on the floor under the dash, your
heater's leaking.

And that means you're not getting maximum heat. Flushing
the heater will remove built-up rust & studge and ensure that
you'll have warm winter driving.

| 1835 Marine Drive

&

We also have a complete stock of new or replacement heater
cores, pricedfrom $35.

deal with the professionals ...

it you've got problems with
your car's radiator, heater or air
conditioning We've’ been
specializing in automotive .
cooling system repair and
service for almost 30 years

L

Cali John Lockwood

984-0374
Nor Est

RADIATORS

1 pth

14th
1175 West 14th Stu, NV

just off Pemberton

drive in cervice

Pemberton

Ba.m.-10p.m.
Mon.-Sat.

Sundays

10 a.m.-10 p.m.

new or used —. do your

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\ eae, WY »

© DEROSA “Automotive ¥
- SERVICE .

* Fuel injection

Datsun Specialists A

Complete repairs to ©
all Japanese Imports |

988-2239

North Vancouver |

Bring this coupon and receive’ $5 oft on any
work done until February 10

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*

Announcement!

Newman Automotive
introduces

Do - it- Yourself

Auto Shop Space

6 Full-size bays

¢ Reasonable hourly rates

* Hoists, electronic equipment
(slight extra charge)

¢ Helpful attendant

* Open 7 days a week

Car, make use oF as many

chrome_trims,—o
‘gators on the outside of the
"door edges, etc.) that may be
an indication that the. car
was in an accident or
repainted : because ‘of. rust,
etc. Sight along the body

lines for ripples which could”

indicate a previous accident,
Look inside the ‘trunk under

, the lining for signs of rust.

Unevenly worn tires. can

be an. indication of: align-~

ment problems. Look-closely.
at door, . hood. and: trunk
alignment, misfitting doors

. could indicate an accident or.

poor assembly.

Closely examine the inside
of the tail pipe; the. residue
inside a pre-1972 car-should

be an -evenly... disttibuted ;
dark-grey colour, Pearl grey.
is normal in Jate- model « cars.

but indicates that.

-of a pre-72 ‘car is, running t too
" “hot.:The presence of a black.

gummy residue ‘in the tail
pipe indicates that ‘the car

_ burns oil.

CONTINUED oN PAGE 39

PAGIF iC INTER
AUTO.INC.

1845 Powell Street
Vancouver wo
254-0811 2
Visit our showroom and test drive our new
ALFA ROMEOS and RENAULTS
From our used car selection:

1973 Alfa QTV - No miles on rebullt ‘engine“navy

1978 Alfa FT - 5500 km, showroom condition,
balance of new car warranty, sunroof, red

1976 Datsun 280Z - Low mileage, excellent condition

1976 Renault 5 GTL - Low mileage, excellent con-

dition

Dealer No. D00736A

980-7413 or 980-7414

Newman Automotive
717 West 15th Street

North Van. -

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Rotior Rink

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