The claim involved a chap (driver “‘A’’) who was stopped at an intersection when vandals (from vehicle ‘‘B’’) proceeded to smash the windows in his car. When he ducked underneath his dash to escape the flying glass, his car jolted forward, rear-ending another vehicle (‘*C’’). Because of the unusual cir- cumstances, the adjuster handling the claim referred it to [CBC’s Claims Coverage Committee, a group which evaluates odd situa- 21 - Friday, June 29, 1990 - North Shore News AUTG6GM™MOTIVE §s Committee studies unusual claims THREE WEEKS ago, we gave you the details of an unusual claim to give you an opportunity to play the role of an adjuster and arrive at a fair settlement. questions we posed in the June & column. The goons who broke driver A’s windows were not caught. His glass was replaced through the vandalism protection in his com- prehensive coverage. He paid his deductible and his Claim-Rated Scale discount was not affected by this claim. The matter of the damages to driver C’s vehicle was not as sim- ple. If driver A was negligent in jolting forward, his Third Party Liability coverage would pay for the damages. tions such as this. Their challenge was to arrive at answers to the Vintage vehicles riders will test their machines and VINTAGE SPORTS and racing themselves at the 10th annual His- car competitors and motorcycle (©) ASK THE EXPERT £¢& ASK THE Expert is a weekly column in the North Shore News’ Automotive section. Each week a reader’s question will be answered by an expert from the British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA). This week's question is: Environmentalists say that car engines don’t have to be warmed up, at least for not more than a minute. My friend, however, bas a car with an aleminum engine and he says his car must be warmed up for several minutes. Is that really necessary, or wouid it be sufficient to just go easy on the engine when you start driving? Peggy Trendell-Whittaxer West Vanconver ‘The answer to your question is contained in that often forgot- A. ten little book in your giove box of your car. Yes, the starting instructions are in the owner’s manual and sometimes it’s repeated on a label attached to the driver’s sun visor. In general, most cars can be driven as soon as the dash warning lights go out cr when normal working pressure is shown on the engine oil pressure gauge if provided. However, if the manufacturer recommends a warm up period (any more than 30 seconds would be unusual) you should, of course, follow it. Your suggestion to go easy on the engine during the first few minutes of driving is a good one. Qil works best when it reaches its operating temperature. Over revving or overworking the engine during the warm-up period should be avoided, especially in cold weather. Some engines also have special stopping instructions. Turbo charged engines, for instance, should idle for a while before the ignition key is switched off, in order to protect the bearings inside the turbo charger. Bob McHugh, BCAA’s Consumer & Technica! Advisory Dept. 'f you. have an auto-related question, write to: ‘‘Ask the Expert,’’ Nort Shore News, 1139 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver, B.C. V7M 2H4. Under usual circumstances this would result in the loss of his Auto Topic Ken Hardie INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Claim-Rated Scale discount. However, the Claims Coverage fo race toric Race Weekend at Westwood Mciorspori Park on July 7 and 8. This exciting weekend of motor; port as it used to be in the *50s and ’60s is one of Western Canada’s most popular racing events. This is Westwood’s last season, as the developers move in in °91, and a record entry is promised. Feature attraction will be Peter Gidding’s 1956 Talbot-Lago 4.5 Litre Formula One racer in stunn- ing French racing blue. Other entries include Tom Armstrong’s polished Can-Am Webster, Lotus Formula and Sports racing cars and everything from Allards to Stanguellinis. Variety is the norm. A concours for cars and motorcycles will be run in conjunction with the racing events. Motorcycle racing enthusiasts will be able to meet the famous Geoff Duke, OBE, who is this year’s special guest. The strong vintage bike entry includes Nor- ton, Matchless, BSA and Ducati machines. The Westwood Historic Race Weekend will be a photographer’s dream fer car buffs and action oriented raciag fans. Racing starts at 11:30 a.m. on both days. Gates open at 9:30 a.m. and tickets are available at the gate. Admission is $12 per day or $20 for the weekend. The Westwood Motorsport Park is on Pine Tree Way, just five minutes drive north of Co- quitlam Centre on Lougheed Highway. p! Vancouver Jeep ag al ¢ Pioneers @ Laredos @ Limiteds @ Wagoneer Ltds e Grand Wagoneers @ YJs @ Islanders @ Saharas Pick Your Color, Pick Your Model. Instant De Committee recognized that these were not usual circumstances. They agreed that A’s actions in dodging the flying glass were un- derstandable and not negligent. As a