B.C. motorists renewing or buying Autoplan in- surance after April 1, 1979 are automatically going onto the staggered . renewal ‘system of automobile in- —-300,000-and-400,000-people changing to surance. — “Designed as a long-range program to climinate the traditional last-minute renewal rush in February, staggered renewal brings — ~~ year-round renewals for the : Convenience of the motoring _ Public. Every year between buy a ao insurance. after the traditional insurance year has started. Starting April 1, 1979, anyone’ making a renewal or purchasing in- surance that requires a new plate will buy one year’s. | Autoplan coverage from the - date of purchase. For example, if a vehicle owner is issued a new policy CORONA LIFTBACK - Toyota has added a Liftback model t to o its ' redesigned Corona line for 1979. A completely restyled, redesigned four-door sedan and a station wagon complete the line. Exterior dimensions remain much the same as 1978 models but interior space has been increased as has the trunk capacity. A Complete Car Me intenance Center From of changes, seasonal tune-ups to frame straightening & alignments All journeyman mechanics and a complete parts department _ searching,” ear round Autoplan renewals under way and | placed on April 17, 1979, will expire’ on March 31, 1980 and that will be the owner’s renewal. date from then on. Plates issued “under the Staggered renewal scheme will have decals showing the month = of. expiry. In the example given above, the ‘decal would show expiry as "MAR 80. “Insurance Corporation President Robbie Sherrell said with about 300,000 to 400,000 ° vehicle owners . Staggered renewal with a among the driving public in varying degrees. The plan introduced April 1, 1979 will see a ‘gradual phase-in of minimum of inconvenience! “In the last. six days. of February this year, Autoplan . agents handied 528,000. transactions,” said Mr. Sherrell. “The new plan will help reduce the February rush.” ' During the traditional renewal period this year, a record 1.4 million vehicle - Staggered renewal ‘each year, it will take about three to four years for the..B.C. vehicle population of 1.7 million to move to the new plan. vd “We did a Iot of soul said Mr. Sherrell. “Each plan we examined, such as renewing on birthdays, would have created inconvenience ALL WORK GUARANTEED Grout Motors Ltd. 1619 CLYDE AVE. WEST VANCOUVER 922-3231 We keep a good thing going We are Open Mon -Fri 8-S5pm Sat 93pm policies were recorded between the beginning of January and March 9, 1979 for a total of $313 million. Vehicles with new plates issued up to March 3}, 1979 continue to remain on the traditional renewal schedule and will receive expiry decals during the January- February 1980 renewal period. Page 77, April 4, 1979 - North Shore News FREE. JUNK'CAR _ PICK-UP LIVINGSTON’S -24HOUR WORRY SEN AIO: EXRRS RSS BCAA APPROVED; ICBC VENDOR 1978 SERVICE AWARD WINNER NOW SERVICING HONDA, DATSUN, & TOYOTA PARTS HOTLINE 987-1011 OR 987-4618 pacific honda ltd. 725 Marine Dr. N. Van. 984-0331 P ne) Service Satisfaction THE MAIN REASONS WHY MORE PEOPLE ARE BUYING THEIR USED VEHICLE AT White on white, loaded, p.8., p.b., 17 ,000 mies 78 Volare Premier Wagon Silver, roofrack, p.3., p.b.. auto trans. plus more, 9000 id. 77 Chevrolet Wagon Anice tamily car. Nicely equipped. *4495 All Cars City Tested And 78 Horizon 4 Door Grey with auto = trans. warranty 78 Volare Premier Nicely equipped (60/40 seats, 2 tone, warranty includ *599 5 6000 miles, $4 6 ’ 77 Volare Wagon Premier model, 16,000 miles *§295 77 Chey Van V8.ps,pb, autotrana 3/4 ton only *5395 78 Club Car only 3,000 miles, V8, plus many *5595 options *8695 78 Cordoba Loaded, air, tilt, p. windows. Only 5,000 miles, warranty *6995 78 Celica Sunroot, 5 speed, 6,000 miles, black, like new. 6795 All prices clearly marked 77 Datsun 200SX A beauty - Low miles *4695 73 Mercury Marquis 4 Door, low miles, cruise control 1995 76 Landcrulser Like new, low miles 4x4, Rofi Bar 78 Dodge Van 127 inch wheetbase,p 5s .pb. sunroot only *3995 See the difference buy at NOR Ta NIDGE PLYMOUTH CHRYSLER USED CARS 1695 Marine Drive, North Van 8.C 980-6511 APPROVED AUTO REPAIR SERVICES