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38 — Friday, May 1, 1998 - North Shore News

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Vehicle
expenses
increase
again

IT costs $7,469.61
per year to operate a
typical car, reports the
Canadian Automobile
Association (CAA).

That is an increase of

SLi6.44 over the previous
vear. or 1.6%,

The information is based
on dara provided by
Runzheimer Canada, a firm
specializing in fleet manage-
ment and measuring the cost
of transportation and busi-
ness travel.

Figures were calculated
based on a 1998 Chevrolet
Cavalier ES sedan (2.2 litre,
40 cylinders, consistently
among the top-selling, vehi-
cles and typical of what
‘anadians drive.

The annual cost of

469.61] was calculated
ased on driving 18,000
kilometres per year, which
CAA surveys reveal is about
average.

Calculations were also
made for 12,000, 24,000
and 32,000 kilometre:

That cost also varies by
si of vehicle and by
province.

Generally, full-size vehi-
cles cest the most to drive,
followed by mid-size, mini-
vans, Compact and sub-com-
pact vehicles.

Quebec, Ontario and

ewroundland are high-cost
provinces, whereas
Manitoba, Saskatchewan and
Alberta are low-cost
provinces.

Costs include operating
costs such as fuel, off, main-
tenance and tires, as well as
ownership costs such as
insurance, licensing, depreci-

ation and financing.

CAA is a federation of 11
automobile clubs serving 4
million members through
130 offices across Canada.

CAA prov a wide
range of member services
and works to improve travel-
ling and motoring condi-
tions.

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Jeff Polo. General Sales
Maneger is pleased to announce
x dennifer  Kechnie.
nnerly from another local
mhip. has joined the team
Mountview Dodge Chrysler
Jecp. Come see Jennifer... her
extensive experience with
s entire product line
her unparalleled
commitment to customer
service Will delight

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Two-wheel
torque

STEPHEN Belch and his
red 1984 Kawasaki GPZ
1100 have been together
through thick and thin.
The North Vancouver life |
insurance broker has
taken the machine to a
speed of 235 km-h
though “she could do
260 at least.” Their
adventures together also
include a couple of for-

¥ gettable trips like
f Shannonvilie, Oniario to

Toronto in a hail-filled

f downpour with two bro--
4] ken ankles, a sprained

g left knee and a fractured

a wrist. The injuries were .

the resuit of a track rac-
ing accident, but did not
stop Belch from com-
pleting the trip.

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985-7195 lade.

returns to the
North Shore.

Consider This Your
Wake-up Call.

It's a fast paced world and you want to keep up.
But for you, luxury cars have had all the appeal of
a big yawn. Until now.

Audi's back on the North Shore with three of the
hottest luxury models. Touring Sedans, Quattro,

Tiptronic, Adrenaline.

And they’re here at your North Shore Audi Dealer.

- ~— Bo

llixury Car ofthe 21st century. All alunainum. space frame.

Been there and done that just don't apply anymore.