A sure sign of spring is the sight of homeowners Sprucing up their yards, fixing their homes and @ cleaning their patios. Valerie MacLean, general manager of Better Business Bureau (BBL) offers the fol- lowing advice for anyone considering enlisting home Services. “EE you need help with home imprevement, land- Scuping or yard muainte- nance, be sure to carefully Check out companies you are '96 F-SERIES XLS 4X2 DELIVERS considering she silys. While most firms are reti- ably. Mis Ginie of vear always venerates inereased home improvement inquiries and complunts to the BRB, she Silys. Words like “a truck in the neighborhood.” “pay cask and we'll forget the GST" “have left-over materials so | can offer you a deal’ and “ETE need dotlars to buy nuteriads” should send you running, not walking to check out the company, hiring.” A FULL SIZE PAYLOAD AT A COMPACT PAYMENT The BBB has over 900 members representing 102 building trades and related services amd is a good) place to start your inquiries, Call 682-2711 fora redia- bility report or, to file a con: plaing, send your written concerns to 404 - 75S Beate: St. Vancouver, B.C. VOB 2MIoor fax thera to OSE- 1524. The BBB will tell you if it has opened a file on the company. when the company was established. if it ts a BBE member and for how BGs @ long. It can also tell you if any customer complaints have been brought too cte attention of the bureau and how those were resolved. A call to your municipal licence departinent is a quick way to find out if the bust ness is properly licensed te work in your area As well, ask the company for references and go and check these out Be sure to ask how that person heard about the com-~ pany. Suppliers (of the contrac- '96 ESERIES XLS LIVITED EDITION 4X4 INCLUDING THESE STANDARD FEATURES: @ No down payment! ° Freight included » “The Plan” 24 month lease ¢ Driver's side airbag e Rear ABS © Sliding rear window e Interior enhancement group ¢ Chrome wheels * Argent step bumper — BRITISH COLUMBIA FORD & MERCURY DEALERS ness tor, if any) can aise bea geod source of usctul infor- mation. “Before you invest -- and your homie is an investment Investigate.” reminds MaeLean, urea The Better Business Bureau is a non-profit pre- ventauive reporting agency that urges members of the public ta protect themselves by investigating before they invest. VEE ACE ACURA OPN a | eee) sill f BYLOIRMOTIVE Aircore - Gov. Certified #50222 stMvICE ftp B.C.A.A. - A.R.A. - APPROVED TUNE-UP SPECIALISTS TUNE-UPS - FUEL SYSTEMS - ELECTRICAL TALKING OUR 38TH YEAR 176 PEMSERTON AVE. N.VAN. YELLOW PAGES 299-3000 714t5t5.. * CONSULTATION 985-7455 CINCOL N= . MEROCURY=1 $399/month based on 24 month “Plan” lease o! new 1996 F-150 (four wheel drive) with Pep 80ta. Total paid based on 24 monthly payments of $399 plus tax = $9,576 plus tax. Optional buyout at termination is $15,305.62 plus tax. No downpayment required. Security deposit ($475) and first month payment required at tease inception. $299/mor:th based on 24 month “Plan” lease of new 1996 F-150 (two wheel drive) with Pep 80%a. Tota! paid based or 24 m ° sit ; : payment required at lease inception. License, tax and insurance extra. Some conditions and mileage restrictions apply. Vehicle must be returned in good working condition with no vi onthly paymenis of $299 plus tax = $7,176 plus tax. Optional buyout at termination is $13,449.62 plus tax. No downpayment required, Security deposit ($350) ani first month sible darnage subject to normal wear and tear, $1000 lease cashback on both vehicles must be signed back to dealer. Limited time offer, Dealers may lease for less. Available on approved credit to retail tessees only. Seu dealer ‘or details.