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The answer to that question can be found in the 1969 Driver's Handbook which states, "If a tire blows, don't jam 0n the brakes. Let up on the accelerator and Concentrate on steering. It you Suddenly apply the brakes when I rear tire blows, a tail-sway is set up that is difficult to control and your car may turn over. Whether the front or rear tire blows, skillful steering is most important." If the crossing was protected by crossing gates or a barrier, the Highway Traffic Act states, "No person shall drive a vehicle through, around or under a cross- ing gate or barrier at a railway crossing while the gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed." What Is the term. procedure If a tin blow: on my I”... when I am driving? This could be a dangerous practise. because the wig-wags do not tell us how many trains are going to pass over the crossing, but the Highway Traffic Act states, "When the driver of a vehicle is approaching a railway crossing at a time when a clearly visible electronical or mechanical signal device or a flagman is giv- ing warning of the approach of a railway train, he shall stop the vehicle not less than 15 feet from the nearest railway and shall not proceed until he can do so safe- 1y." but iost as soon as it was by, he proceeded our tho tracks. Should- " he have waited for the signal to siop working? I was driving in the City of Gualph and following another car which was approaching a railway crossing when all of a sudden the wig-wag starlod to work. The dri- vor ahead stopped for the Drain, These promises include: that the dealer has a right to sell the goods; that the goods supplied correspond with the description or samples provided; that the article is in good condition and suitable for the required purpose. Some of the protection of "im. plied warranties" may be exclud- ed, however, when an "express warranty" is given. " Goods Act. They are eiuritiGr, plied" because they are fixed on tttseller by law. Implied warranties and eondi. tions are promises implied by law as the result of judicial decisions or statutory provisions of provirr cial legislation such as Sate of Your Ontario Provincial Polk. "my" mobrish’ qoesttoets. Send quarks " this thump“. is really, in law, a warranty or condition-that it, a promise by the manufacturer or retailer con- cerning such things as quality, performance, condition or fitness of the article. All warranties fall into one of two categories: "im. plied" or "express." Shopping today seems decep- tively easy. There's a wide choice of items, each one carrying it: own enticement-thiss shirt re- quires no ironing. that one is colortut; this paint won‘t peel, that one won't fade. The lure of.these guarantees often per- suades us to buy, but like books with attractive covers, we can only evaluate them after we have read them from beginning to end: Too often we are so captivated by the benefits, we fail to see the exceptions. In fact, guarantees may not give the consumer more ---!hty may give him less. What isiguaranteCdetuaiivt What , onenAcaued a guarantee Express warranties are specific " .a0rel..ehr_'h-dsr.N.0-*er4t9lge IT'S THE [AW Are guarantees gifts or really gimmicks? Pam Warranty: Applies to cer- tain parts only, usually of appli- ances. For example, the parts warranty may apply to all parts of a television set except the ca- binet or the picture tube. It may even apply to parts which are not likely to wear out. And it may not apply to parts that were not made by the manutacturer him. self-for example, a car battery. It may not include service costs. costs to determine the defective part, labor to repair it or ship. ping. Reputable firms. however, will often shoulder these costs. Automobile Warranties: Some automobile manufacturers offer a warranty of one year or 12,000 miles on all parts. This warranty may be extended on the "power train" to five years from the ori- 1lMMl.l. SHOP " King " South Waterloo Crystal " China Ceramics Radios . Cuckoo Clocks Lifetime Warranty: This is a misleading guarantee because you can interpret it as your own life. time. In reality, it usually means the lifetime of the goods or the company, which might be sur- prisingly short. Oxford Deadstock Removal Ltd. Highest cash prices for fresh dead or disabled cows, etc. Small animals picked up. 24 Hr. Service, T Day Week. Jim Murray 8: Son Call Collect Plattsville 684-7739 or the plan! at _ Hickson 462-2614 Licence “€67 to work for one year. Uncondi- tional guarantees of another type are sometimes offered by depart, ment and other stores whose policy is “satisfaction or money refunded." Unconditional Warranty: A II item is unconditionally guaran- teed for a specific time. For ex. ample, a clock may be guaranteed Limited Warranty: Limits the duration of the warranty as. for example, when it's stated. "guar. anteed for 90 days" or "guaraa. teed for one year." Among the" common "express warranties" are: promises made by the mufact~ urer or retailer, " atated above, concerning quality, performance, condition, etc. The big difference ia that when we accept an "ex. pm: warranty" we often give up the "implied warranties" as a condition of acceptance. When this occurs, it can mean the guar- antee is not the bargain you think it is. All guarantee should read carefully; look for the "its" and "buts." ALWAYS GET YOUR GUARANTIES STATED IN WRIT- ING. It is quite obvious how dit. ficult it can be to claim that any guarantee was given if it was not put in writing. For That Unusual Gift Visit The BUSINESS AND SERVICES DIRECTORY When you accept a guarantee or a warranty, you enter into a If a guarantee or warranty is not honored in circumstances in which it should be, contact the head office of the firm involved. You may also refer the matter to your provincial or federal gov- ernment consumer affairs bur- eaux for advice, or you can take it to your lawyer if you feel it is practical in terms of expense and bother. --Who the guarantor its-deal- er or manufacturer. This is im- portant if the purchaser moves to another city an dthe item fails to Jive up to its claims. ---Exaetlr how the guarantor will fulfill his promises, i.e. will he repair, replace or refund? .--What the buyer must do to obtain the guarantee. Sometimes it's necessary to complete and send in a form. --The duration of each section of the guarantee-how long are they in effect? --What characteristics are In- eluded igb--or excluded from-the guarantee. For example, if an item must be returned for we pairs, who pays for the labor, the shipping? --What produet--or parts of the_produet---is actually guaran- FKty4Kty Warranty: Sometimes offered by used car dealers. It states that dealer and purchaser will share r'epair costs. The hitch is that usually the repairs must he done by the dealer. If he is unscrupulous, he may hike the costs. Sometimes the repairs could be done less expensively elsewhere. What, then, should yowlook for in a warranty or guarantee? " should disclose in writing. either on the label, booklet or bill of sale: CALL tat't Pharmacy ginal selling date or SO,000 miles. 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