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NEWS phate Cindy Goodman

“SAILING WAITS often reek havoc on vacation plan schedules.
-The Canadian Automobiie Association offers a number of tips

‘for car vacations, including the wise advice to plan your trip sc |
; that youa arrive at your destination during daylight hours.

offers tips

to prepare

fora

riving vacation

Planning. key to enjoyable car trips

oS WHEN YOU drive away on
“vacation, your car is-still on
the job.

_ As your means of getting you to
and from your vacation site, the
reliability of your car. during your
trip is essential.

- The Canadian Automobile
Association (CAA) offers these
suggestions to make sure your trip
is a pleasurable onc.

Plan Your Trip

* Plan on arriving at your desti-
nation during daylight hours ‘to
avoid negotiating unfamiliar strects
in the dark. ;

¢ Familiarize yourself with local
traffic laws in provinces or states in
which you will be driving. The
Digest of Motor Laws, a compendi-

-unv of traffic laws and regulations
of all jurisdictions in North
America, is available exclusively
through CAA.

; « If you plan to drive in a coun-
“try other than Canada or the United
States. you!'may need an [DP
(International Driving Permit).
available through CAA offices. A
free guide to foreign traffic signs

_ accompanies the IDP.

* Plan your route carefully.
CAA members are encouraged to
contact CAA‘ auto touring council-
lors, who ean warn of road closures
and construction, CAA members
‘also rec: ive maps, tour books and
-other planteing guides,

Gee Vo or Carin Shape

+ Have your vehicle checked 10

‘avoid breakdowns. Check:all fluid

levels in your vehicle and top up
before you leave.

Make sure your tire. pressure
is at the manufacturer's recom-
mended level. Your car will be
safer to drive, the tires will last
longer and you'll consume less
fuel. ;

* Pack only what you need.
Extra luggage will make your car
heavier, causing extra fuel to be
consumed and limiting the space
you'll have to bring back souvenirs.
Keep potential projectiles in your
trunk.

* Don't forget to pack your
emergency kit: flares, flashlight,
tool-kit and first aid kit,

If You Plan to Pulla Trailer

« Make sure the brakes and
brake lights are connected to the
trailer.

* Make sure safety chains are
‘the proper size. strength and length,
and that they are properly installed.

Ensure proper rear vision by
using an appropriate trailer mirror.

On a long trip with a heavy
trailer, your car many need a trans-
niission cooler. Regardless, always
adhere to recommended fimits in
your vehicle's owner manual. |

Place the heaviest items in the
trialer near the floor and just in
frant of the axel for optimum

weight balance.

* Make sure you are using the
right trailer hitch for your trailer,
paying particular attention to the
trailer’s weight.

CAPILANO MALL STORE

~ 7 passenger.
wagon
— air condition

— dual power
mirrors

— tilt wheel/speed
conirol

— power
windows/locks

'94 FORD RANGER

AM/FM stereo, cast
aluminum wheels, full
carpeting & lots more

Was $14,464

SEARS DIEHARD GOLD
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Other DieHard batterias available
With trade in*

94.99-109.99
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With trode-in*
Automotive battery available in 4 sizes.
#66700 series

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Expect more from Sears

FINANCING oR
up to ®

~- Electronic AM/FM
stereo cassette

~ 3.0 litre V6 engine

— automatic
overdrive

— luggage rack

-— all-season tires

Was $25,447.00

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93 MERCURY ER VUE 93 LINCOLN MARK
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conto Site ear 8 cat Power

stereo & more CD player & more, loaded
Was $14,895 Was $55,215 if

;

194 FORD F150

4.9 litre, 6 cyl., AM/FM
stereo, styled steel
port packag wheels, rear step
lugg @ rack & much more bumper & more
Vas $14,464 Was $17,917