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The following is advice provided by the British Co-
lumbia Automobile Association.

Finding a good mechanic can be avery costly and
frustrating experience for most of us. Unfortunate-
ly, in order to be able to recognize a good mechanic,
we would have had several experiences with bad
ones.

A most reliable way of finding a good mechanic re-
quires a lot of work on the part of the consumer. Since
the average consumer seldom comes into direct con-
tact with a mechanic, it is the repair facility itself
which needs to be checked out. The following are
some tips which should be considered when looking
for a mechanic with whom to trust your vehicle and
bankroll.

1. Location — The repair facility you choose
should be conveniently located;

2. Housekeeping — The repair facility should be
reasonably clean and tidy, with good lighting;

3. Qualifications — The repair facility should em-
ploy mechanics who have completed a formal ap-

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prenticeship and are licenced by the province;

4. Estimates — The repair facility should be will-
ing to give you an estimate on the cost of repairs for
parts plus labor prior to starting any repairs;

5. Return of Replaced Parts — The repair facil-
ity should be willing to show you and make available
to you all parts which need to be replaced. Note: some
components can be re-manufactured and may not be
given to a customer to take away unless the con-
sumer is willing to pay a core charge;

6. Hourly Rate — Most repair facilities use one of
two available flat rate manuals, Chiltons or Mitchell
for establishing a charge-out time for each repair
function. Therefore, the hourly rate is the one which
will make a difference. This rate will fluctuate from a
low of $40 per hour to a high of $70 per hour;

7. Guarantee — A good repair faciliity will provide
a guarantee for a minimum of 90 days or 6,500 km.
whichever occurs first. Some guarantees extend for
longer periods depending on the part manufacturer’s
guarantee; —

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ortant find

8. Advertising —Be careful of ads which offer ser-
vice specials at a much reduced price from the nromal
price. Remember, cheap is not always the best. Every-
one in business operates on a profit margin and no
one can operate at a loss for very long;

9. Reputation — Check a prospective repair facil-
ity’s reputation by getting information from either
the Better Business Bureau or the Automotive Re-
tailers Association (ARA) or any other affilliated
source.

BCAA has an Approved Auto Repair Service Pro-
gram with over 350 repair facilites in the member-
ship. All the facilities which are approved by BCAA
have been carfully checked out for the criteria men-
tioned above.

BCAA goes even one step further to ensure that all
the approved shops are reputable and provide a high

level of service. A random sampling of each repair fa-
cility’s customer file is taken for the purpose of sur-
veying customer satisfaction. Repair shops with a
poor customer reputation are not accepted into this

program.

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1984 TOYOTA COROLLA two door
41981 TOYOTA TERCEL four door
1980 TOYOTA TERCEL four door

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Action Ad Deadline For Saturday 5 p.m., Wednesday
Display Ad Deadline For Saturday
Action Ad.Deadline for Wednesday
Display Ad Deadline For Wednesday
ACTION ADS — 365-7266

5 p.m., Tuesday
5 p.m., Monday
5 p.m., Friday

ActionADS

ANNOUNCEMENTS
15 Car Pools

WORK, SCHOOL trips, weekly
shopping. Cut expenses and save
money. Get together with a
neighbor in our FREE Share-A-
Ride column. We'll run your ad 3
issues free of charge. Phone our
Action Ad no. 365-7266. (tfn/49)

33 Lost

SOFBALL glove lost at Kinniard
Park. (name Jenny of side) 399-
4358. (3/68)

SET OF Toyota truck keys lost in
vicinity of Hi Arrow parking lot or
Golf Course area. 365-6585.
(3/68)

LOST — Gold chain with floating
heart and small butterfly, Safeway,
Aug. 17. Sentimental value. 365-
7096. (3/68)

LOST —- Black & white male cat.
White paws & chest. Name
Mookie. 5th Ave., North. Phone
365-2369 or 365-7126. (3/69)

LOST — Purebred male Doberman
with floppy ears, short tail, approx.
July 18, Thrums/Glade area,
answers to “Indy”. Please call 399-
4336 if you have any information
as to his whereabouts. (3/69)

Found

126 Work Wanted

FOUND — Pack sack with juice
etc. Woodland Park area. Owner
may claim by phoning 365-8045.
(3/69)

FOUND ITEMS are not charged
for. If you've found something,
phone our Action Ad no. 365-7266
during regular business hours and
we'll run your ad for 3 issues free
of charge. (tfn/49)

42 Personal
CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY.
In Memoriam Donations. Infor-
mation, Box 3292 Castlegar, B.C.
V1N 3H6. Ph. 365-5167. (104/28)
ALCOHOLICS Anonymous and Al-
Anon. Phone 365-3663. (104/91)
CASTLEGAR GRIEF SUPPORT.
Meetings Home Support Office, 7
p.m. on the 3rd Monday, monthly.
365-6883 or 365-2148. All in grief
welcome. (104/4)

v CHILDREN
73 Childcare Available

COMPUTERIZED bookkeeping
services — A/R, A/P, payroll,
monthly financial statements.
Please call Liza after 6 p.m. 365-
7743. (7/68)

STUDENT PLACEMENT. Need a
job? High school and college
students may offer their services
under this category. Phone our
Action Ad no. 365-7266. We will
run your ad for 3 issues at no
charge. (tfn/49)

STUDENT PLACEMENT - Will
babysit afterschool and week-
ends. 365-7854 ask for Terri.
(3/68)

Seamless Gutters
+ 4" or 5" Heavy Gauge
+ Painted Aluminum
- 5-Yr. Leakproof Guarantee

MATURE WOMAN willing to
babysit in her home. Reasonable
rates, references available. Phone
365-6646. (tfn/52)

76 Childcare Wanted

LOST ITEMS are not charged for.
lf you've lost something, phone our
Action Ad no. 365-7266 during
regular business hours and we'll
run your ad for 3 issues free of
charge. (tfn/49)

OUR ACTION AD PHONE
NUMBER IS 365-7266

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AND INFORMATION
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Additional Words 30¢

GST EXTRA
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7 Insertions for Price of 4
, Special Reduced Rates for 13X,
26X, 52X, 104X are also available

SPECIAL RATES ARE FOR
CONSECUTIVE INSERTIONS.

LEGAL ADS

Word ads: 28¢ per word for one insertion;
21¢ per word for subsequent insertions.
Minimum charge is for 20 words.

PAYMENT POLICY
Payment may be made by cash, cheque
or Visa and MasterCard credit cards. It is
not advisable to send cash through the
mail. Classified Ads may be charged, but
a $2 billing charge will be made if the ad
is not paid for seven days after it first
appears. (This $2 charge does NOT apply
to Visa and MasterCard charges.)
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MasterCard)

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ORDER BY MAIL
Print Your Action Ad on a separate piece
of paper and mail to:
ACTION ADS, Box 3007
Castlegar, B.C. V1N 3H4
The Castlegar News reserves the right to
classify ads under appropriate headings
and to determine page location

HUMAN RIGHTS ACT
All advertisements such as Help Wanted
must comply with the British Columbia
Human Rights Act. This- Act states no
advertisement may state or imply a

BABYSITTER wanted for after
school, Woodland Park. 365-3321
evenings. (3/67)

v EMPLOYMENT
99 Help Wanted

ACCEPTING BIDS from experien-
ced fence builders. For more
information call 359-7661. (3/67)

EXPERIENCED part-time cham-
bermaid. $8 per hour. Please drop
off resume-at Twin Rivers Motel.
(3/66)

PART-TIME customer service
position and kitchen help. Must
have strong communication skills
and be able to work without
supervision. Apply at Chicken
Time. Non-smokers. (7/66)

NOW accepting applications for
housekeeping. Drop off your
resume to the Fireside Motor Inn
(lobby). 1810-8th Avenue,
Castlegar, B.C. 365-2128. (7/66)

DRIVER, Class III with air, seeks
employment. Malcom, 359-7738.
(7/67)

EARL’S CARPENTRY -— Houses,
renovations, concrete, .painting,
swimming pools, liners, chemicals,
spas -— reasonable — work
guaranteed. 365-8355. (tfn/98)

196 Concrete & Placing
4

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* GET THE CONCRETE
ADVANTAGE FOR YOUR
BASEMENT « DRAIN ROCK +

SAND * ROAD GRAVEL +

MORTAR SAND

NO JOB IS TO BIG
OR TO SMALL!!

LOCALLY
OWNED &
OPERATED

365-2430 - 693-2430

Located on Pipeline Pit Road

NEED ONE person to work in
kitchen. Part-time now, full-time in
future. Will train in Chinese
cooking. 365-7414. (tfn/63)

RELIABLE person to cut lawn.
Riding lawnmower supplied. 365-
7585. (3/68)

WELL GROOMED delivery and
clean-up person for after school
work. Apply in person to: Tulips
Floral, 301-11th Ave., Castlegar.
365-3117. (3/68)

EXPERIENCED class 1 driver with
air, B-trains, clean abstract and
medical a priority, steady work
running regional. 365-8398 or 542-
5040 (Vernon). (3/68

226

Vv SERVICE GUIDE

Florist

SK, 25% orF

Includes Arangements, Plants,
Hanging Baskets and Trees for your
decorating needs.

Until August 31

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FLORAL CO

301-11th Ave., Downtown Castlegar
365-5191
OPEN MONDAYS r

CARRIERS urgently needed for
downtown Castlegar area. Phone

‘365-7266 ask for Maryann.

123 Trades/Technical

SPINAL THERAPIST requesting
to work with other therapist and/or
help with patient load while they
take holidays. Leave message for
Grant. 359-7048. (2/68)

pr . , OF on
the basis of an applicant's race, religién,
colour, marital status, ancestry, place of
origin, age, sex (unless the matter relates
to the of public doce:
AND prior approval ha: been obtained
through the Human Rights Branch).

126 Work Wanted

HOUSECLEANING, 12 yrs.
experience, efficient, reliable,
references. Phone evenings 365-
6914. (3/68)

Moving & Storage

KOOTENAY
MOVER

Local and Long
Distance Moving

359-7738

THE FAR SIDE

By GARY LARSON

Sone

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“Hey, boy! How ya doin’? . . . Look at him, Dan.

Poor guy’s been floating out here for days but
he’s still just as fat and happy as ever.”

253 Music/Art/Dancing

412 Misc for Sale

A.R.C.T. Piano student is taking
students for September. Call Mrs.
Standidge at 365-3645. (7/69)

292 Tree Services

PEACHES for sale. Also 30”
mattress. 365-6645. (3/67)

GAS RANGE and electric range,
$35. 365-5463. (3/67)

BRANCHING OUT TREE
SERVICE. 362-5076. (tfn/80)

W PETS & LIVESTOCK

ROUGH CUT timbers, 6"x6",
6"x8"x16'. 16” radial tires, truck
canopy, roof rack (Jimmy Blazer).
359-7815. (3/67)

330 Boarding

3 ACRES fenced pasture, hay field
with barn and water for horses or
other livestock. 365-7654. (3/67)

336 Kennels

Shwarzenberg Kennels (regd.)

40 Ib. Dog Food $16.40 no G.S.T.
‘ALSO SELL:

“All Sizes of Travel Cages”
Leashes « Nail Clippers - Brushes
Shampoos » Whistles

365-5104 etc. 365-5464
(Minto Rd., Castlegar industrial Park)
351 Pets
GIVEAWAY - 2 fluffy black kittens.
365-6491. (3/68)
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
370 Antiques

10 PIECE diningroom set (1920),
grandfather clock (1837), desk
(Slant — 1840), bedroom suite, late
1800's. 365-2819 evenings. 365-
6312 days. (3/68)

ANTIQUES

365-5191

Quality Mahogany
China Cabinet
Circa 1920
“TREASURES OF THE PAST"
Silver Rattle Antiques

301-11TH AVE., CASTLEGAR * LOCATED IN TULIPS

406 Heavy Duty Machinery

843 BOBCAT, 300 amp Diesel
Welder, Padfoot Packer, 966 C
loader, 644C John Deere loader,
Yamaha Golf Car, Field Truck,
Water Truck, Backhoe, Excavator.
493-6791. (8/62)

ELECTRIC bass guitar, Peavy
Patriot. Excellent condition, $400
OBO. 365-2619. (3/67)

621 Columbia Avenue
365-6385 » Fax: 365-3295
— PHOTOCOPYING —

— FAXING (SEND & RECEIVE) —
Stationery » Computer Diskettes
Ribbons - Rubber Stamps
Business Cards + Letterheads &
Envelopes » Magnetic Signs
Wedding Stationery

UNDER $40 may be advertised in
this column free of charge. Up to
two items may be advertised but
the articles must not total over $40
and each item must have a price
stated. We will run your ad for 3
issues free of charge. Just call our
Action Ad number 365-7266.
(tfn/49)

ALL STEEL portable sawmill with
4 cylinder Perkens diesel. 399-
4287. (3/68)

Johnny's Grocery Best Buys

GRAPEFRUIT 4/ $1.00
TOMATOES Large Hothouse $1 09

NOW SELLING — HOURS: 365-7941
DIESEL 8 a.m.-9 p.m Robson

SELLOUT - carpenters tools,
power tools. Handmade Spanish
guitar. 1885 Riverside, Trail B.C.
Apt. #2 at rear. (3/68)

12-YEAR-OLD Kenmore washer
and dryer. Working order or for
parts. 365-3321. (3/67)
WOOD/OIL furnace. Good working
condition, $100. 365-6708. (3/67)

6'5" FIBREGLASS canopy for
short box Toyota, $400. 365-6959.
(3/67)