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keys in your fist with one key pointing outward.

MERCEDES-BENZ

SUMMER SERVICE

The best way to ensure your
Mercedes continues to deliver

the flawless performance you.

have come to expect. This is an
‘excellent time to bring your Mercedes in for an annual inspec-
tion at our world class service facility in North Vancouver.

Summer, is also the prime selling season. If you are contemplating
a change of vehicles and would like a free market evaluation or.to
discuss selling .your vehicle directly to Mercedes-Benz. Canada
“Ine., please call the sales manager of our Pre-Owned car division
at 984-9351.

- Mercedes-Benz.
“SERVICE

984-9701

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TIRELAND PERFORMANCE Centre’ 's Paul McAlduff circles with
chalk wear bars on a high performance tire. These bands ;are
designed to let you know when your tires need: replacing :

BEFORE YOU head.out on a

summer getaway, you may. want 0
examine your.vehicle. :

"Canadians log more kilometres
and have more collisions in July and

"August than any other time of year.

So ensuring your car's tires tires are

in proper condition is an extremely:

important. yet often overlooked,

“There ‘are basically five things

* to consider,” says Stuart Ballantyne :
of Bridgestone/Firestone Canada.
. tires when you are driving (i.e. com:

“Air pressure, tread depth, proper
tire rotation, balancing and align-

“ment.”

According to Ballantyne, main-
taining correct: air. pressure. makes
tires last longer and. requires only

‘that the driver consult the, owner's

manual and make regular checks.
Tread depth can be checked by

examining the: tire’s

“which are‘small raised platforms of
rubber in the tread grooves at 2/32'
If the tread  is.,close ‘to. the same
height as the wear bars it’s time for

anew tire. .

“’ For. drivers planning to purchase
new all-season or.summer tires, fo)-

_low these simple guidelines:

~@.. Know the? make, “model ‘and
year of your car. ;
-¢@ Know the size, model, type and
brand name of your current tires. |
- Know what you want from your

fort, noise and performance). -
».”* Know how long you want it Your.
tires to last.

* Know exactly what you are pur-

‘chasing. (The final cost of the tire:

should include the price, of the tire,.
tax, valve stems,: mounting the tires
onto your wheels and balancing.)

Expert work, friendly. service

and reasonable rates.

PETE R GRIFF ITHS MOTORS ©

986-5006

REAR-2 17B WEST ‘1ST STREET. NORTH VAN

‘(Access from alley between. ‘Esplanade & Fst):