Dealers’ Association is speaking out on a cent federal govern- “ ment task force report that recommends that “banks. be allowed to ~ move into the vehicle ~Jeasing business... : The association is urging . B.C.’s: members of | parlia- ment, to reject the report's Fecommendation..-:; ccording to B.C. ADA esident Jan Stewart, it is nthe public interest for banks to go into competition "against their own sniall busi- ess customers. B.C.ADA executive vice president Marion Keys adds hat: the. recent Mackay -Report on the Future of the Financial Services’ Sector “—Focussed on what is good for banks. rather than what is “good for Canadians, The B.C-ADA represents ver. 340 franchised auto dealers throughout B.C. on a. ._ variéty of-“issues includin oe @xation, industry standards and legislation. - Automobile ‘deale CORRECTION ‘The advertisement for © impex Automotive on ‘November 6 & 8th hac -an incorrect web site | address. -The correct address is: "_www3.be.sympatico. . ca/impexauto/ “impexavto.htm their com- munities, providing on aver- ‘age $40,000 per year to local charitabl endeavours, ling tu a newly released COMPAS research, B.C.’s automobile dealers employ over 12,000 people and contribute over $6 bil- lion a year to the B.C. econ- omy, including $800 million a year in taxes to all levels of government. The association sponsors the Pacific “International Auto and Light Truck Show each year in Vancouver. To cut down on the resale of stolen vehicles, ICBC is changing the rules for transferring vehicle ownership. ie , 41 Effective November 23, utopian brokers will only.transfer vehicie - ownership with a transfer tax form and the previous owner’ Ss original 4. computer-generated Certificate of Registration (APV 250). i 2 Sellers wili no longer be able to use photocopies, hanawritten registration documents or temporary registration forms (APV 9). 3 These requirements only apply to the private sale of used vehicles, Not to transactions through licensed car dealers. Finally, use your common sense. If a deal is too good to be true, it probably is. Thieves don’t play by the rules, But these new regulations will help protect you from buying a ‘stolen vehicle. If you have any questions about transferring vehicle ownership, Road Tia call 1800 663-ICBC or ask ‘your Auton an broker. Sense r hy On Golden Hog RON McDonald sits astride his 1947 Harley Davidson. The North Shore man has owned the classic bike — which features a 74 cubic inch engine ang a four-speed hand shift — for the past decade. (/f you have a special relationship with your vehicle, call the North Shore News photography department at 985-2131). * BRAKE SPECIALISTS B.C.A.A. - A.R.A. - 1.0.8.0. Approved j LIFETIME WARRANTY. § on brake shoes & pads. Quality Work ~~ Trustworthy Service Our 40th Year FREE ESTIMATES & CONSULTATIONS “ALSO COMPLETE : CONSULTATION 4°" "CHS. MECHANICAL REPAIRS] 985-7455 y irlalsis. Guaranteed 1 year 176 Pemberton, N..Van (5 biks south of Marine) tock kek 5 STAR SERVICE. | FOR COMPLETE AUTO REPAIRS OF ALL MAKES é& MODELS | New & Used ; Hyundai Parts Huge Selection! “TIM BRAUN _to the sales staff. Tim would like to DE or Call. Jim at: 98 7-231