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SPRING HAS just arrived, summer is only a few months away and vacation plans are already in the making.

By Mark Korytowski Contributing Writer

Some people will go to Hawaii while others will spent their holi- days in their back yards.

Yet many North Shore residents may want to take their loved ones and their cars on a trip to the In- terior of B.C., the Rocky Moun- tains or even as far as the Mari- time provinces.

It does not matter where those vacation plans take them as long as their vehicles are properly prepared to offer the comforts and security needed for a safe trip,

“My recomendations for some- one who wants to go on a long- term trip is first to make sure their servicing is up to date,” said George Conway of North Van- couver Suzuki. .

“You should make sure that your oil is good, maybe even change it. And you should get a | tune-up before you go for op- timum gas mileage,””

He said people should make

Prepare auto properly for long summer trips

sure the brakes are checked and: Suggested a general safety inspec- tion.

People who have had their cars serviced as advised by the dealer do not need a major inspection.

‘We would just check the basics, like fluid levels and tire pressure.”’

He also said those people who want to travel with heavy loads should have some additional checks made.

“We recommend that you not overload your vehicle. But if you do, you should have your automatic transmission checked.’

“You should also have a look at the cooling system. One of the most common incidents on long trips is that the radiator blows.’’ .

Conway also recommends hav- ing heavy-duty shock absorbers installed for heavy loads.

“Tire pressure and tire condi- tion is very important,’’ added Jim Wetmore of Wetmore Motors in West Vancouver. “An align- ment should also be made.’’ +

He said a good, therough safety inspection is neccessary for all cars that are taken on long trips.

“You should have your cooling system and the brakes checked. You should also have little things done‘ like your lights serviced, an oil change and a tune-up done.”

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