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I have been asked this question many times since my retirement and each time I have experienced some difficulty to give a simple answer. It isn‘t because of shortage of good technicians. There are great numbers of excellent mechanics in the retail service field. Still, the dramatic techâ€" nological changes of the recent years along with considerable differences from one make of vehicle to the other rarely gives to one technician a chance to receive the necessary trainâ€" ing and updating in all new pj s Consequently, while a good an ic employed by a Ford would be well qualified and equipped to work on Ford or Mercuryâ€"built vehicles, he would 4ikely be seriously handicapped if faced by an acting up Pontiac Fiero GT, equipped with the latest GM Computer Command fuel injection system. Needless to say, this particular situation could be turned right arâ€" ound with similar results at the other end. LARGE INDOOR SHOWROOMS SUPERIOR MEMORIALS 528 Victoria St. N.. Kitchener For Spring Installation (Beside Weston Bakeries) 7456136 Just how does one find a good mechanic? Buy a Guaranty Trust G.I.C. right now and you can earn yourself a good %% bonus on your interest rate. This special bonus applies on whatever amount you buy.* And whatever term you buy it for, from 6 YOUR MEMORIAL SHOULD BE ORDERED NOW GIC buyers‘ Make your money work 4% * harder for you. _â€"_â€" Guaranty Valid at this branch only ____ _ Waterloo Town S%uare 75 King St. S., Waterloo el. 884â€"0810 Clip this coupon. keep sending their continuous factory | at their expense, not to mention neverâ€"ending investments in costly special tools. It would be quite beyond their means to put their people through similar training programs, put on by the other major vehicle manufacturers and to buy all the special equipment and tools to work on the competitive products. To operate an upâ€"toâ€"date vehicle service facility carries a high price tag What I am trying to say is that the decade of continuous dramatic deveâ€" lopments in most vehicles‘ mechaniâ€" cals has forced a high level of specialiâ€" zation on the retail service industry. Most dealers have their hands full to RICHARD C. BIGGS, JAMES W. SLOAN & RICHARD B. STRYPE BIGGS, SLOAN, STRYPE & FARHOOD . Barristers and Solicitors 92 Erb Street East Waterioo, Ontario N2J 4B8 Trust MAY 1st, 1988 to carry on the practice of law as partners under the firm name of On The Road Charles Plhak E. WAYNE FARHOOD is pleased to announce that he and So clip the éou};‘xm as a reminder to come see us right away. Then make your money work %% harder for you! months to 5 years. (In fact, the only limit is on how long the offer can last. *Minimum deposit $1,000. â€" will merge their practices as of (519) 886â€"1590 these days. That is why the labor rates are high. On the other hand, well trained staff and special equipment in an efficientlyâ€"run service shop elimiâ€" nates fumbling and can save time and money to the customer. This does not necessarily apply to many tine jobs, often handled My specialized outlets at reasonable prices, such as exhaust systems, shocks, brakes, alignments, wheel balancing etc. Getting back to the original quesâ€" tion: How do I find a good mechanic to work on my car? Talk to your neighâ€" bors or associates at work, especially those who drive a comparable car to yours. Ask them about their service At the best of times, don‘t expect miracles. I know that some people routinely find miracles all the time. Frankly, I don‘t believe them. Even the best mechanic is bound to make the odd mistake or have some jobs just naturally turn sour on him. That‘s the trouble with people. They all make experiences. Listening to the wordâ€"ofâ€" mout.hadvermingilagoodmin locating the type of service facility â€"lignts Â¥ gaVE% 382 KING ST. NORTH WATERLOO 885â€"3200 WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY MAY 4, 1988 â€" STORE HOURS: TUE â€"THURS. 9â€"5:30 FRIQâ€"9 SAT 9â€"5 30 * AREA RUGS e ARTIFICIAL PLANTS EARLY BIRD SALE * HOST CLEANING PRODUCTS * NO WAX FLOORING * POOL & PATIO FURNITURE e WALLCOVERING * CERAMIC FLOOR TILE * CERAMIC WALL TILE e CUSTOM DRAPERY * FLOOR CARE PRODUCTS mistakes or run into plain bad luck from time to time. Some of us more often than others. Charles Plkak is a retired General Motors dealer and a long time holder of a class "A" mechanic‘s license. He spent 33 years servicing and selling of the future. cars and trucks. We welcome his weekly views on mechanics and motor vehicle performance. Next week: Cars In Leisure Furniture From HEIDT LEISURE FURNITURE 10â€"15% to May 14/88 HAEIOT