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“Don't phone up the ‘garage:

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It is extremely important that you don’t stop payment on your cheque to the The garage has

good. or bad, and is entitled to payment for that service.

If you stop payment, the garage is entitled to place a mechanic’s lien on your vehicle. This means they will have a bailiff come out and seize your car. You will then have to pay for towing

’ services and bailiff’s ser-

vices, as well as the original cost of the bill.

Remember, cautions the BCAA, -you' must give the

garage: the’ -Opportunity to _ correct. the probleni if it is cindeed related to the repairs : carried: out on: your vehicle.

You: ‘probably. have an ad-

vantage. in seeking redress if you” “have been a regular customer at the « garage

~ because they will have a

service history for your

vehicle.

With your copy of the work order and bill, return to the garage as soon as you notice something wrong and speak to the service

‘manager. He acts as a public - relations man for the garage

and oversees all. the mechanics and all service performed. -

Explain your complaint clearly and without ac- cusations to find out what his reaction is. He will go back to the mechanic and:pull the

From the Motor Vehicle Branch

Passing i is something most drivers just do ... as if it were second ‘nature, without much thought and sometimes just-to- break the monotony of a long trip. Yet it’s a complex. manoeuvre which ‘takes skill and preparation. So be prepared and think before you pass.

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- Experienced _ usually know the limitations _ Of their vehicles. They know

Passing judgement relies so heavily on experience. No matter how experienced, drivers will have trouble estimating the speed of an approaching vehicle. The experienced driver has the edge because experience has taught him that it takes a lot more room to pass at high speeds than at low speeds. It should also have taught him to play it safe.

An inexperienced driver may hesitate, be timid and unsure. This is when trouble

_ develops. If a driver has any -doubts at all — don’t pass.

It's that simple. drivers a car takes longer to ac-

celerate when loaded and they do not over-estimate

the advantage of a high-.

performance engine.’

You can’t fight with careless. drivers. If they are determined to pass, slow

down and give them plenty

of room in front of you. This

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hard c copy of the repair order to. investigate exactly what was done and what parts used.

It may be that something entirely different is wrong with your car or that a repair you have neglected has now reared its ugly face. In any

case, allow a day or two -

before you call him back. If you are stili not satisfied,

. contact the general manager

of the service station. Keep your cool and remain courteous. He too will in- vestigate the entire job. Again allow a couple of days. aoe

‘As a next step, if your car still under warranty, request an ap- pointment with the factory representative. In larger centres the representative usually visits the dealership once a month or once every two months, but you can ask for a special appointment.

If in doubt, don’ t pass

is very important if you are following another vehicle.

If you are too close, the two of you will form a roadblock for the driver behind. Frustration may lead them to try a two-car pass. To avoid that, drop back, permitting the driver to pass one vehicle ata time.

If the driver i in front of you is the slow-moving vehicle and you are the one who wants to pass you will have to rely on judgement to tell you if you have enough distance.

Remember that” at t higher speeds you are mote likely to miscalculate so leave plenty of room for error. If in doubt, don’t pass.

First-check the road ahead to see if you have enough clear distance. Then check behind you to make sure that another car isn’t gaining and ready to pass you.

If the road is clear ahead and behind, move up to a

If the garage is a: BCAA approved. service - and you

_are a. BCAA member, _consult your local auto club ~ for assistance. As part of its pact with BCAA members -—

and approved garages, the BCAA will act as. arbiter in the event of any dispute.

If the car is an older

model, take it to another | reputable garage and get a second opinion in writing. (This is a-good idea before | having any major repair

work undertaken by an garage:)

Confront the proprietor of the garage with this opinion. | In many cases. this’ may -be sufficient pressure.

The final step if you are still unhappy with — the outcome is to Contact the provincial Consumers Association. It will advise - you of your legal rights and_ the advisability of small claims court.

safe following distance behind the car ahead. Turn - on your left turn signal and move over into the left lane. Accelerate.

You should make sure the other driver knows you are passing. A light tap om the horn will alert him — or a flick of your lights. When you have moved ahead of | the other vehicle, flip ‘on’ your right turn signal and move back into thé right

. lane as soon as you can see

all of the passed vehicle in your rear view mirror. Turn off. your turn signal and resume normal speed,

If the vehicle you passed was moving along well below the speed limit then you probably gained something. But if you are faced with | heavy traffic, all cars moving at about the same speed, it usually doesn’t pay to weave in and out.

Besides, are you really in that much of a hurry? Is it that important?

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