A rental’ ‘vehicle "ean
be ideal transportation os
fora holiday of. no set.

destination, |

Many ‘motorists. who .
one.
rent. vehicles for busi- |

ness or pleasure bring -

troubie on _themselves
because they’. don’t

check into ali the terms

of the agreement: ahead oh i
a of the. car, ‘to“test’ that the =:
- brakes.” and. steering are. 4 a
functioning properly. and to " held. responsible for obeying of
~ see that the seat belt-adjusts
to your peararnonie A

of ‘time, says ‘the B.C.
Automobile: .
ation, and ate not very

clear. on either their.

rights or liabilities.

Price i is ‘not the only factor

to be considered in selecting |

the best’ car - rental deal.

Though. most major compan-.
ies claim they: inspect. their -
vehicles thoroughly. before ~
allowing them on the road,

the motor club . advises
consumers to make a quick

safety check themselves be-—
fore driving off. “When it.
‘comes to Personal, safety,

assume > nothing.

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Be sure. ‘that. horn ; ights, |
_. turn signals, back-up and

brake lights, | wipers, wind-
; Shield washer and_ réarwin-'
7 dow defogger are working |

DIRTY SPONGE mor? No, this isa pov uys
every tune up. This filter is designed to keep.
engine while = permtine your PCV nyatom to

properly. Also ‘check the t tire ice
condition and. be sure the car as

- inflated, quality” ‘sparé and © ser

_ a comfort check For. personal |
4 comfort, check the operation’ an ‘towing or. emergency —
. ‘of the treater or air- conditio-. of y e ergency

. ing system. If the vehicle has”
- mot. already received - “an

. under-ihe-iood - inspection,
~ask the attendant to > Perform: =

"DRIVE AROUND Lor

case of . lock-outs. or.
misplacement.
Be “fully informed on

insurance coverages and ask
about your responsibilities « as.
well
Remember that additional
drivers .must be

rental agreement . until you
-have read ‘it thoroughly and:

understand what your liabil- —
ity is in the event of. an’.

accident.

Will. you. be ‘reimbursed for =

The BCAA suggests: th at a think of checking j that licence: 3

yer drive'‘around the int far a. os aa
‘moment or two io get the feel:

- vehicle | al

-. proper | licencing - and ‘Fegis- “|
| oo tration a of the: cer eae -

Have you : been. given alls

~ the necessary keys -- ignition, _

trunk and glove’ box? «If .

possible, get an extra set in-

' charged.a flat time rate’ for

as the company’s. |

‘insured — :
‘separately. Do. not sign the’ rate charged for the vehicle.

- The- ‘deposit: is . refundable

yotem filter which should Ibe renewed with

Few. ~‘yental- “customers. in

cn an

| ARE PLATES VALID? ai Peg

and inspection. ‘stick- &

‘ven a: ‘rented one;. you are -

local: traffic...
‘laws,

and. motor . . oe
including oa

“| ALL Tus AND

> MUCH MORE
ROM:

Check © “the. - company’ Sof
policy on. drop. off locations. °.- |
Is there’ an: extra. charge. for -

_ dropping: ‘the '.veliicle “in...
another” ‘city? ‘Will you ‘be’

IRD EQUIPMENT:

* power. front disc brakes ce

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a el * cigar lighter - a gg
_* power. Gecring aan

a “electronic ignition

“PLUS: |

oe alectric 1 rosr estado dotrestes | ;

*ANM radio =... |  * dutomatic trans. ;
:* steel belted waw tires * 318 V6 tean burn

the period you have ‘the. | ‘
vehicle or is there “and ~ |.
additional mileage charge? |

. Be prepared to pay. a |
deposit i in'addition to the flat _

te -

when you return the car and = |.
isthe company’ s only way of

ensuring that tyou do, indeed, 7
return it.

~ STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
 * pawer. front disc brakes _
coe shag carpets |
'* cigarette lighter
* automatic trans. ;
PLUS:
© @lectric rear windew dotrester
* dual outside remote wilrrore

: the. “driver “of any “Vehicle, ©

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