Car guide’ released THE 2.4 million member Cana- dian Automobile Association recently released its most com- prehensive edition of the Used Car Buyer’s Guide to date. The association's popular guide, a compendium of facts and Statistics about most makes of North American, Japanese/Korean and European curs, is prepared us- ing data from a _ nationwide member survey CAA carries out annually. This year the Vehicle Durability Survey drew well in excess of 18,900 responses, up significantly from recent years. As a result, the 1987 edition of the Used Car Buyer's Guide contains mors in- formation about Canadian motorists and their cars than ever before. This year's guide reveals that the trend toward Japanese cars in Canada is on the upswing with 3 per cent more motorists switching (o Japanese models than the previous year. Presently, 63 per cent of Canadian motorists who answered the survey own North American cars, 29 per cent own 33 - Wednesday, February 4, 1987 Japanese/Korean vehicles and & per cent own European models. The guide also notes that owner loyalty is highest among Japanese car owners with 78 per cent saying they would buy from the same manufacturer again whereas 69.3 per cent of North American car owners indicated they would pur- chase their next car from the same manufacturer. Of the European car owners, 71.2 per cent said they would also stand by their pur- chase. In addition to vehicle reliability ~ North Shore News and frequeney of repair statistics, the Used Car Buyer's Guide tracks Canadian motorists and their driv- ing habits. The 1987 edition features several new information categories including motorists’ satisfaction with dealer and in- dependent service outlets and the proportion of motor fuel purchas- ed at full and self-serve stations. The Used Car Buyer's Guide is included in CAA's Car Facts Magazine and is available at all BCAA locations in British Colum- bia. oat ACCIDENT REPORT “I was on my way to the doctor with rear end trouble when my universal joint gave way, causing me to have an accident.” Call 980-4581 today Yhe one stop direciory for all your automotive needs & services LEN MACHT 1315 COTTON DRIVE COLLISION NORTH VANCOUVE™ to WHY PAY MORE? #1 - Undercoating only $9§°° All weather undercoating adds quiet to your car 28th year of service to tens of thousands #2 - Rust y £8500 -proofin 85 of domestic & foreign A wise orecauien indeed Wrurthe | insure’y ant Y vestment car & light truck owners | | #3 - Supershine y 14500 1.C.B. C. vendor BCAA approved A.R.A. certified Quality workmanship — Trustworthy service 985-7455 : 174°Pemberton Ave. N. Van. ‘Import Car Specialists “COMPLET! E MECHANICAL REPAIRS Tune-Ups - Oil Change Brakes - Clutches Transmissions Engine Overhaul — Electrical Open — Mon-Sat. FF Nid a Yukio Negishi 5 984-3083 = SUBARU. | For fast, professional repairs and service of your cooling system and/or air conditioner, come direct to the specialists DRIVE IN SERVICE Just off Pemberton, drive around back. Mon-Fri. 8:00-5:36, Sat. 8:00-3:30 OVER 35 YEARS ON THE NORTH SHORE NOR EST | RADIATORS 1175 West 14th St. N.Van 984-0374 | Neither sun, rain, smog, heat, cold, salt or nly can hurt this tough beautiful high gloss shine #4 - Scotch Guard only °45°° Protects your seats, carnets, etc. TOTAL PRICE: 5370 For the finest in custom polishing, interior shampoing, steam cleaning, motor, wheels, etc. Phone for appt. NORTH VAN UNDERCOATING 1311 Pemberton Ave., N.Van. 987-4477 Jaguar Plus IMPORT SPECIALISTS CLAIMS WELCOMED 1.C.B.C. MECHANICAL BODYWORK DETAILING . MINOR & MAJOR INTERIOR CLEANING EXTERIOR POLISHING RUST PROOFING 1519 CLYDE AVE. WEST VANCOUVER 925-1009 Your ’ Complete One Stop Service Centre INSTALL THE BEST GENUINE |--GTEEENNI PARTS SERVICE 985-9311 THSHORE NISSAN LTD. Nort PARTS 985-1513 1160 Marine Drive, N.Van. 150 PEMBERTON AVE. NORTH VAN. « COMPLETE MECHANICAL R REPAIRS & SERVICE © COMPLETE COLLISION REPAIRS & PAINTING “Ail makes & models of cars, trucks & R.V.'s” x “FREE COURTESY CARS AVAILABLE” * 985-7195 183 Pemberton Ave., North Van. PERFORMANCE CAR STEREO NEW YEAR SPECIAL @ BLAUPUNKT “BENVER’’ Regular price $529.95 $4. i g* INSTALLED — AMIFM Digital Cassette Deck with noise reduction North Shore's Exclusive @ s.aveunar dealer 986-1171