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Waterloo Chronicle (Waterloo, On1868), 19 Apr 1989, p. 27

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- A" bommon problem intersec. tion, awarding to police, is the one where there is a slight down- - pulling out quickly from a private drive at an intersection in an attempt to beat oncoming trame (Le. gas stations and shop ping plazas). intersection; - not stopping for the stop sign and not yielding the right of way att' T-intersections (three-way stops); Tires, are perhaps the most critical safety factor of an auto- mobile. Mall too often they are also the most neglected. Those four rounded pieces of rubber compound are the only point of contact between several thousand pounds of a car and the road. Driving on a slippery road surface can be treacherous. but it be. comes even worse when the tires are not up to standard. Automotive specialists recom. mend car owners to regularly check the tire inflation pressures and general wear of tires, and to rotate them according to the car manufacturers' recommendations (outlined in the owner's manual). Driving errors t;po't'istj,,et,:sis_,i-, Some facts about tires VISIT THE PEOPLE WHO CARE: o10Blii2m1tL,iimltlBlllB1o8tW08in 0 mm BIL, WITHIN q 684-2282 . “I?!" Al, “STONE. . 291-3020 lT17i'iii"iaiGiir'E"'cTai"'" E; ill Basil Tire { 5 and AUTO SERVICE 4 Cylinder 6 In line cyllnder V6 or " cylinder FELT/Le jig/Eng, Eager/30* -- Expires May 15/89 . Install Spark Plugs . Check Rotor . Check Air Filter . Check Gas Filter . Check PVC Valve . Scope Check . PLUS 20 Vital Checks KW'S am JUST GOT 3mm 4425 6630 8840 Get Ready for Spring! One trafru: official said that in about half of the intersection accidents in his district, the vehi. cles tend to collide at right angles to each other, and in theory that shouldn’t happen. “It’s frustrat- ing," he said, “because traifie signals are supposed to correct that type of collision." grade, just before the trame light, that takes drivers by surprise, leaving them without enough time to stop. Despite common myths, neither underinflation nor overinflation of tires is acceptable. Both can cause serious problems which Most car dealerships and ser- vice garages will perform a tire inspection at no charge to check for uneven or abnormal tire wear, usually caused by improper infla. tion pressures (too much or too little), lack of regular rotation, improper wheel alignment, out, othalanee wheels or poor driving habits. Rotation of tires can be even more critical for hont.wheel.drive cars because of the engine weight exerted on the front tires, which both power and steer the car. (Continued from patio 26) In short, the drivers are just in too much of a hurry. A lack of left-turn lanes in many estalr lished communities also adds to the problem at peak tramc per- iods by creating driver impati. ence. Surprisingly, the majority of accidents occur during the sum- mer months of June, July and August when driving conditions are perfect. It's also important to have your car’s suspension system checked according to the maintenance schedule in your owner’s manual. Improper wheel alignment does not necessarily cause the car to vibrate (usually the cause of out. of-balance wheels), but can cause the tires to roll at an angle, which results in faster tire wear or make the car "pull." may lead to an accident. Either too little or too much air pressure in tires can cause excessive wear, poor handling and safety hazards. Tire pressures should be checked at least once a month; more frequently if weather conditions change abruptly. ON ALL MlCHELIN PASSENGER AND LIGHT TRUCK TIRES INSTOCK! Watch for the Inflatable Michelin Bib on location near you. MICHELI N Because so much Is riding on your tires. V ' I It-tii' - 1 (We - k - - ME I 9 i 159 em St me-noo ammo um Fe (519)885-1810 Since 1978 {not} fast up to 5 C of quahly SUNOCO o: 16 pom! check all "ma Ievels looped FREE 15 munme servvce Serums OISCOUHI every day SPRING SPECIAL LUBE, OIL & FILTER Lrll 13v '0 _---',,.,,!.!?)':"-):-::,',":-?;', ANION NELLMANN MAHIANNK HELLIANN JUCRGEN MFI _ MANN 1llwmCttgCarCare frhmthqmsreantanhamg Bl BRIDGEPOHT RD EAST . WATERLOO . Mt, 7000 mantle Realm Remus - oppowe Towers Be car smart. Go Ziebon. tire..),...-.'-?:?')' Hm: Mom-Sal. 7:30J:30; Sun, "r-r, Cloud ”and": WATERLOO CHRONICLE. WEDNESDAY APRIL 19. was . PAGE "'RECONDITIONED USED VW RABBITS 6 month or 6,000 km guarantee Fast - Friendly Service For expert repairs call Mike or Klaus at - 884-7640 Itr2ss. GO EASY' ‘KX, fiaick:; -. . .- _ . . IO Wzman Rd. Unit Ues] Waterloo . valid to May 5/89 oil a lube "twshtttkihsorbersiretd . . mm bummhusmdshod... T Volvo Mercedes Volkswagen LOmmeVC‘a‘ GISCOU'EYS avanabw no anDOImm‘?” 'WPCESSBN we carry Cam II Quail!» (us I coupon 09' (uslomw other coupons not value LTD Ttter ts mar mm M came T to. 3 Wow! “WK? tyt tour AUTW‘ mma' wecahy M70990 onerr a my» lineman)" llama-1m .r'r-aiAttty "s Weber St N Wuenoo ass-6‘59 “w 14"

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