4 - ca . - -, Be a ne ~~ 4 : ra , fom, «ena — + n gas _ Chiliwack is the ‘winner’ for motorists If the price of gasoline is a major item on your holiday budget, a recent survey of B.C. prices conducted by the B.C. | Automobile Association may help in choosing a destination. According to the survey of auto club district office areas, the cheapest gas in the province is pumped in Chilliwack were regular grade sells for an average of 24.3¢ per litre, unleaded 26.1 and premium 27.1. Gas prices in the southern interior and Vancouver Island’s largiest cities are lower than the provincial average of 25.1¢ for regular, selling for 24.6 in Kamloops, By Const. _RANDY HERMAN N. Van RCMP. Traffic Section This column and others to follow are published in the hope they will inform and create a better un- de Ading of the traffic laws of tie province to members—of the com- munity. Let’s begin with the use . and non-use of seat belts. In the province of B.C. everyone is required to wear a restraining device. Failure to wear a seat belt may result in a minimum $15 fine and maximum $100 fine. This fine applies to both drivers and passengers. Every person who is the driver of a motor vehicle is responsible for any passenger between the ages of 6 and 16 and is liable to the above mentioned fine if found not wearing a seat belt. There are a couple of exceptions to the seat belt law: (1) If you have a written release from a physician. (2) 1f you are = con- Seat belt law delivery trucks). 24.8 in Penticton 25 in Victoria and 24.8 in Nanaimo. Nelson and Prince George check in with the highest gas prices — 26.1¢ for regular in Prince George; in Nelson expect to ‘pay an average of 28.1 for unleaded and 29.4 for premium. Vancouver gas prices are no longer among the lowest in the province due to a recent tax levy to subsidize public transit; regular grade is an average of 25.5¢ a litre, unleaded 27.5 and premium 28.2. Those planning a motor trip this summer can budget for gas costs by multiplying the car’s fuel efficiency rate tinuously in and out of your vehicle and travel at 40 KMH or less (e.g., The North Van Detachment of the R.C.M.P. have’ béen conducting road checks around the community and will continue with these road checks. It is also interesting to note that there have been several recent civil court decisions whjch have resulted in | reduced settlements due to the fact that the driver or passenger was not wearing their seat belt at the time of their accident. Seat belts do save tives and lessen injuries. (Const. Herman wel- comes readers’ questions and comments on traffic laws and the way the police enforce them in the interests of safety for all road-users. Write to him c/o North Shore News, 1139 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, | V7M 2H4.) TAYLORMOTIVE IS BCAA APPROVED HOME OF THE AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALISTS & Qualified technicians in each field Many with 20 40 years expenence ¢ AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS ¢ COMPLETE GENERAL MECHANICAL © WHEEL. FRAME ALIGNMENT & BALANCING ¢ COLLISION REPAIRS * BAKE OVEN PAINTING FREE CONSULTATION © ALL WORK GUARANTEED TAYLORMOTIVE 174 PEMBERTON. N.V. OUR ‘21ST YEAR OF CUSTOMER SATISFACTION by the cost of gas along the travel route. Metrification, believe it or not, actually makes this calculation quite easy. A Honda Civic with a fuel -efficiency rating of 8 © ‘litres per 100 kilometres will use about $2.00 worth of fuel to travel 100 km, based on a B.C. average price of 25.1¢a litre for regular gas (8Lx25.1 =$2.00). A larger car — say a Malibu -— will consume about $3.50 for each 100 km based on an average B.C. price for unleaded fuel. So, a trip from Vancouver to Prince George in a Honda will run about $15.75, in Malibu $27.55, for gas. Down in the United States the travelling costs are more, reflecting higher gas prices. A Honda's gas bill for 100 km would be around $2.65, $4.45 for a Malibu. Fuel costs especially - concern recreational vehicle owners. Based on a_ fuel consumption of 35 litres/ 100 km (8 mpg) the BCAA calculates it will cost around $9.40 to drive 160 km in B.C., $12.25 in the U.S. Ona trip from Vancouver to San Fransisco and back a large recreational vehicle will . consume over 1,000 litres of fuel, $370. Hotline bikers In response to the growing interest in cycling, the “Bicycle Hotline” (669- BIKE) began operation on June 24th. The Hotline will supply information on commuting and touring routes, traffjc laws, cyclists rights and competitive cycling. Hotline staff will be conducting bicycle safety and maintenance clinics frec to the public. The staff will be developing a comprehensive city map rating strects ac- cording to how easy they are for bicycling, based = on traffic volumes, specds and road widths. worth approximately re §g5-7458 Take Advantage of our Summer - Service Package 1. ENGINE TUNE UP. Includes the folowing: Replace Spark Plugs, P.C.V. Vaive, Fuel Filter. ‘Scope’ Test ignition. Test Charging System and Ser- vice Emission Control System. © . 2. CHECK FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT. inspect All Steering and Suspen- sion Components. Road Test Vehicle. 3. INSPECT. ALL FOUR BRAKES and report condition. 4. ‘PRESSURE TEST’ COOLING SYSTEM. Check all Hoses, Fan Belts and Water Pump. 5. CHANGE ENGINE OIL & FILTER. Lubricate Chassis. Check all Fluid Levels. Inspect Exhaust System and Underbody Components. Check and Adjust Tire Pressures. alt This OOQe5 Parts & Labour Included Only — Most North American Cars — (Motorhomes Extra). Other Service Specials for July are: 1. AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE. Check Operation of Systems and Controls Check and Top Up ‘Freon Level Check and Adjust Orive Belts $3995 $7BOQP5 $22?5 2 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SERVICE. Incisdes Remove Transmission Pan Replace Gasket, Filter and Transmission Ol! Check and Adjust Linkage Bands, and Throttle Pressure Road Test 3 FRONT END ALIGNMENT tncludes Complete Suspenston Check Check and Adjust Camber. Caster and Toe-in Adjust Torsion Bars and Centre Steering Wheel All Prices Include Parts — Labour & Sates Tax NORTIRIDGE PLYMOUTH CHRYSLER 1177 MARINE DRIVE antopar NORTH VAN all 980-651 1