Auto crime figures looking better in 2 ICBC claims figures show that the number of auto crime claims dropped slightly in British Columbia dur- ing the first nine months of 2000 com- pared to the same peri- od in 1999, The corporation settled 77,852 auto crime claims between January and September of this year, a deerease of one per cent com- pared to the same period in 1999, “The improvements over the last few quarters is a very good sign,” says ICBC presi- dent Thom Thompson. “ICBC is working hard to combat auto crime, and we are seeing auto thett decrease on a vear-to-year basis.” The most noteworthy change comes in total theft claims. The number of total theft claims settled by ICBC in the third quarter of 2000 (4,087) represents a signiti- Wed. NOV. 22 THRU Sun. NOV. 26 41 CENRRAL ILgviel woven: PLACE Bust HEA BSS Global* on Tu vite —_ i] Bg, EER gt cant drop trom the twe previ- ous quariers (first quarter 2000, 5.182) claims settled: second quarter 2000: 4,300 claims settled }. Victoria, Surrey, Chilliwack and Prince George saw dramatic decreases in auto crime claims. The sity of Vancouver also had a promising third quar- ter. Although total theft claims are still six per cent higher than they were during this time last vear, this is a significant improvement over the first half of 2000, when total theft claims were 17 per cent higher than the first halt! of 1999, Across the province, van- dalism claims fell 1.7 per cent, but thetr from auto claims rose slightly (0.6 per cent) over this zime last year. So far this year, ICBC has paid our $100.4 million to settle all auto crime claims. This is an increase of three per cent over the same period last oo vear, when the Buy tickets at www.DisneyOnlce.com ticketmaster outlets, Arena Box Office or call (604) 280-4444 TICKET PRICES STARTING AY $15.75 (Service charges and handting, feos may apply: no service charges at Arena Box Office) Corporation paid out S973 mithea. The cost of auto crime claims Nuctaates from vear to year and depends on a variety of factors including the num- ber of clainis and repair costs. This vear’s average cast per claim) of approximately $4,302 is in tine with the cost in 1998 ($4,322). A wealth of information abou protecting vour vehicle from auto crime is available on ICBE’s Web site ai . CADILLAGe:GM x ONTIAC ¢\BUICK -' Pree, 2000 Pontiac Sunfire AC, cruise, till, 2.4 litre, 4 cy! engine, auto, AM/FM. C.D. & much mare. Was $21.170. $47,888 Cash Patnase Price Henry supply 2000 GMC Timmy 4 AXA Vortec 4300 V6 190hp engine. electronic shift 4x4, a/c, power door locks/windows/mirrors, lift whee! & cruise control. locking siiferential & much $96,488 Cash vuhase Price 2000 Pontiac Grand Am GT Ram Air, 3.4 © V6, power windows, power locks, a/c, remote keyless entry, tilt. cruise. am/m/cd playes, was $27,420. Stk 20408 ee Cash Purchase Price 2000 GMC Jimmy 4Dr 4 x4 Custom tloormats, & Whistler Blackcomb badging, voriec 4300 V6 190 HP engine, electronic shift 4x4, air cond., power door locks/windows/mirrors, tilt whee! & cruise control, locking differential & much more. $30,998 Cash Purchase Price 2000 Cadillac Catera Sport Pkg, OnStar communication system. 3.9 litre V6, 200 horsepower engine, power sunroof, feather, 17° wheels, superh stereo inctudes cass/C.D. player. Bose system & much more. Was $48.525, 39, 500 Sash Pulthase Price 2000 GME Yukon XL SLT 4x4 All new Yukon XL, STK # 20493, vortec 5300 YS, feather int, On star in vehicle communication sys- tem, auto side control, H.0. traiter pkg. dual power seals, power group, ait condition, AM/Fii cass + C.D. player & more. Was $57,650 °48,900 Cash Parchese Price oa aan GM REGENCY AUTO GROUP Mon - Thurs S 9° 9,