BS - Sunday, April 29, 1984 - North Shore News ca cto ey Expanding seat belt myths ea ai MYTH #1: accidents. seat belts reduce the chances seat belts do make a life- Spring Service Seat belts don’t make much FACT: of serious or fatal injury by difference in really serious [t has been estimated that up to 60 per cent. Obviously, _ Saving difference. MYTH #2: Special I don’t need both a lap and a Oo ; shoulder belt. One or the other will do. Oo FACT: A lap belt will keep you in the , All parts & labour car and prevent you from sopra becoming a human projec- Call today . ; tile, thereby reducing your ; chances of serious injury. A . shoulder belt provides impor- Mountview Motors tant additional protection. i ~ memaeeimm § 1600 Marine Dr. 980-3431 belt keeps your head and chest from striking the steer- ing wheel, dashboard and windshield. MYTH 43: If you wear a seat belt, you risk being trapped in a burn- ing or submerged car. RITCHIE FACT: SERVICE CENTRE You are more likely to re- FOR THE main conscious and able to escape if you are wearing your seat belt. The idea is to stay conscious in order to act. Less than one-half of |! per AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY cent of all motor vehicle crashes result in fire or sub- = ervice Special syria: ALL MAKES AND MODELS It’s not mecessary to wear a seat belt during short trips. Lube, oil change & filter Check exhaust System under carnage Check belts hoses fluid FACT: leveis & antifreeze Pressure test cooling system Most crashes occur close to Most Check front & rear brakes : Satety check of wipers & detroster headlights and general roadability MOUNT AND BALANCE TIRES. IF REQUIRED MYTH #5: Ec | . tae A very careful driver, one Uu ignition tune-up who has never been involved iINclud6s scope test ignition. replace piugs tuel finer points & in an accident, seldom needs condenser if required Service emission system Test charging to buckle up. systern Road test by certitied mechanic Front-end alignment FACT Adjust Steering box center steering wheel check tire pressure and suspension There’s no such thing as a no- risk motorist As careful as Complete wash & Clean-up NEWS ohoto Elisworth oe you are. you can be the vic- Ctean up inside & out lubricate all jocks and mages oo tim o ‘ar crash at anyt THEY'RE EVEN selling the promo car that was atop the roof of Mountview Motors on Impaired drivers ang ‘bad Steam clean engine Compa rtment Marine Drive. The dealership has had to go to extreme lengths to keep their customers weather conditions are facts supplied. ' Sh All this For Only Are you $ 50 vung nat avalabie toy van getting 00 nna aes ea your ———— Call Tom Wilson NEWS XxX for appointment 987-7111 every Wednesday, IN THE BODY SHOP OFF BCAA APPROVED ALL BRAND NEW i! SPECIALIZING IN.