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The Castlegar Sun

Wednesday, May 10, 1995

May Is Car Care Month

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Wednesday, May 10, 1995

The Castlegar Sun

Page 158

May Is Car Care Month

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TOTAL Market Coverage for the West Kootenay area

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Just around the corner and in your corner

To serve you efficiently, quickly, professionally.

your AUTOPRO under-the-car specialist offers you more

Five guaranteed specialities : brakes, mufflers, front end, suspension and front-wheel drive

® National guarantee

TO AUTOPRO ee Wee. GUARANTEE BRAK! MUFFLERS | | FRONT END

SUSPENSION L_FRONT-WHEEL DRIVE |

TRAIL AUTO BODY

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service ©

DOWNTOWN SHELL

975 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar

365-6133

Complete Body & Paint Facilities Auto Glass Replacement Towing 2316 - 6th Ave., Castlegar

365-5114

TIME TO BUY A NEW

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Try your trade with terms as

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Popular B4000 series pick-up, V6, auto, 4x4, power & much more.

18,995

BRAND NEW MAZDA 626 CRONOS

“You wondered why we were always adding to the radiator. I think I've found the leak...

Overheating, a leading cause of mechanical breakdowns, is notorious for interrupting vacation travel. Avoid the expense and inconvenience of a breakdown on the road, far from home. By spending a few extra dollars for complete

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Guaranteed } workmanship at! guaranteed prices. When you bring your car to us you have our word on it — in writing SPECIALIZED — MAZDA SERVICE

GENUINE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

+ Competitive Door Rates + Courtesy Vehicle or + Return Transportation + Free Repair Estimates

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cooling service om your car, truck or van before your sum- mer holiday you could save big dollars in the long run. The CarCare Canada of the Automotive Industries Associ- ation of Canada would like to show you a couple of ways to save money by investing in proper service of your vehi- cle’s cooling system.

1. Save labour charges (or your own time, if you do your own work) by taking care of all neces- Sary replacements at one time. “s

When one hose or drive belt needs replacing, you're likely to find more in marginal con- dition. Rubber components under the hood live in a hostile environment, surviving tem- peratures ranging from sub- zero to more than 118 degrees C., circulating up to 28,000

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We offer:

17th St., Castlegar

Cooling System Service: Doing It Right The First Time

litres of coolant per hour at up to 7.2 kg of pressure. They warrant periodic attention.

Have the system pressure tested and inspect all hoses, clamps and connections. Hoses may become spongy and soft, or, in some cases, brittle. Also, belts should be inspected for sign of cracked, frayed or glazed condition.

Note: The radiator pressure cap serves as the safety valve in the cooling system.-The pressure test, available at most service dealers, not only will disclose existing or potential leaks in the systein, it also can detect a faulty pressure cap.

2. Save gas with an efficient vehicle. An engine, like your body, has an optimum operat- ing temperature. Most engines run in the 97 - 113 degree C. range, controlled by the cooling system thermostat. But fuel economy will drop as much as 10% - 20% when engine oper- ating temperature falls below 53 degrees C.

The small investment to replace a faulty thérmostat soon can pay for itself, not only in gas savings but also in terms of reduced engine wear.

A.M. FORD was the only dealership in the east or west Kootenay to receive the Distinguished Achievement Award in 1994. Presenting the award on behalf of the Ford Motor Company to dealer principal of A.M. Ford Dan Ashman is Dealér Operations

Manager Michelle Maas.

Mr. Dan N. Ashman A.M. Ford Sales Led. 2795 Highway Drive

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited Ford du Canada Limitee

John D. Radford Vice President General Sales

Trail, British Columbia

VIR 2W3

Dear Dan:

March 20, 1995

Congratulations!, You have earned the Distinguished Achievement Award

for Quality in 1994.

This award is granted to a very select group of dealers who excel in all facets of dealership operation. You and your team can take great pride in this

accomplishment.

All of us at Ford of Canada extend our thanks for the excellent representation that you provide in your community.

Periodic Inspection of Braking System Can Save Lives and Money

When is the last time you drove your vehicle into a repair facility for a preventative brake check? Probably never,

since most of us don’t,

think about our brakes until they need attention: corrective vs. preventa- tive maintenance.

The “free brake inspec- tion” frequently adver- tised by the auto repair trade is an offer usually passed up by the public, even though brake fail- ure tops the list of mechanical failures feared by drivers. It also is the leading cause of traffic accidents attributable to mechani-

K & A TIRES LTD. 1507 Columbia Ave., Castlegar, B.C.

4 NEW TIRES from $25/mo. 0.A.C.

All Makes - Models © Complete Radiator Work ¢ Custom Work ALL GENERAL AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR Mon. - Fri. si 5 p.m. Sat. * 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

CASTLEGAR MUFFLER LTD.

1335 Columbia Ave.,

365-0100

~ Complete Auto Body Repairs - Custom Painting - Factory Paint Matching - Windowshield + Complete Boat Repairs and Paint Refinishing - Returbishing - Gel Coating - Metal Keel Capping ICBC CLAIMS HANDLED PROMPTLY 1364 Forest Roap (Lasart's Bupa.) Turn at 14m Ave. + 365-2505

TO OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS WE ARE TAKING STEPS TO SERVE YOU BETTER Since many of the changes we are making are requiring training on new machines and products your—patience—and—support—is

cal defect, says Car Care Canada of the Automo- tive Industries Associa- tion of Canada.

Brake failure always is preventable. A Thorough braking system checkup includes inspéction of:

* pads and shoes for lin- ing wear;

+ drums and rotors for wear; 54

* wheel cylinders and cal- lipers for leakage;* hydraulic lines and hoses for leaks,

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TRAIL B.C. Dealer License #7336

kinks and blockages;

+ fluid in master cylinder for level and condition.

An ideal time to have this inspection done is when the vehicle is on the lift for tire rotation or other service. If brake work is necessary, invest in quality. The “price” brake job seldom is a bargain. The better grade of friction materials (pads and/or linings), for

Financing Available on Selected Vehicles 0.A.C.

example, will last longer ‘and perform better than substandard grade.

A quality job will include flushing of the hydraulic system and installation of new, heavy duty fluid.

Drums and _ rotors would be nesurfaced; parts worn beyond safe limits replaced. Brake hardware, which includes dozens of springs, bushings and other parts, are subject to

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rust and corrosion and should be replaced.

If safety and peace of mind are not incentive enough for having one’s brakes inspected periodi-

PAYMENTS

UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1995

For the best selection, service, and quality in the Kootenays call A.M. Ford Toll Free

cally, try this: the cost of waiting too long to renew disk brakes pads could mean an added expense for replacing a pale of damaged rotors

1-800-96 1-0202

364-2309

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AC, 4-door, auto, Micron Air

Filtration

System.

Regular Price $19,998

DEMO SPECIAL

1995 aioe GL

*17,846"

‘95 F150 4x4 XL

Electric Red, Long Box, AM/FM Stereo, Cloth Bench, Rear ABS, Dual Tanks, Driver Side Air Bag, PS, Manual Hubs, 3/60 Bumper to Bumper Warranty, Roadside Assistance, Rear Bumper. Stk. #846600

*18,995*

Station Wagon, A/C,

ABS, dual air bags, 8 passenger, AM/FM cassette. Regular Price $25,495

ON SPECIAL

1995 Taurus GL

tilt/cruise, luggage rack,

°23, 450°

uggage 4 AM/FM Cassette Regular Price $21,995

1994- Taurus 4-dr. sedan

+4 9,566"

SELECTION * SELECTION * SELECTION

1995 Taurus S.W., loaded, 8 pass.

NOW

CARS

1990 Topaz GS

Ranger S/C 4x4

AC, Tilt/Cruise, AM/FM Cassette, Aluminum Wheels. Regular Price $19,995

$17,987"

*SELECTION * SELECTION * SELECTION * SELECTION « SELECTION

NEW! Exp

4.0L V6, Auto, A/C, PW/PL, 4 Wheel ABS, Til/Cruise, Traiter Pkg. Boards, All-Terrain Tires,

Regular Price $31,962

NOW ON SPECIAL

TRUCKS & MINI-

1993 Ranger S/C 4x4, 3 in stock 1989 Ranger S/C 4x4

Captain Chairs, Privacy Glass, Two-Tone Paint, AM/FM Cas:

lorer 4x4 “egkd

VANS

1990 Tempo GL, 4 In stock 1990 Pontiac 6000 4-dr. - 1990 Corolla AWD 4-dr. 1990 Sable, loaded 1990 Cavalier 2-dr. 1999 Cavalier Z24 1989 Taurus, 3 in stock including S.W. 1989 Daytona Es 1988 Tempo, 2 in stock 1988 Buick Skyhawk S.W. 1988 Crown Victoria, loaded 1987 Tempo 1986 BMW 325

1993 Toyota T100

1993 Nissan King Kab 4x4 1993 F150 4x4 XL

1992 Explorer 4x4 4-door 1992 Chev ': Ton

1990 Chev4x4, auto.

1989 Chev S10 4x2, auto. 1989 F150 1/2 Ton

1989 Ranger S/C

1989 F150 4x4 S/C 1988 Dodge Caravan 1989 F150 4x4 XLT 1986 Aetostar

REMEMBER FORDS COST LESS AT A.M. FORD IN TRAIL, B.C. * 1-800-961-0202

1988 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 1987 Chevy Blazer 4x4 1987 Dodge Ram 4x4 1986 F150 1/2 Ton

1993 Aerostar AWD 7 pass. 1993 Voyager, 7-pass., loaded 1991 Aerostar 7 pass. 1990 Aerostar Eddie Bauer,

7 pass.

THEY DON'T MAKE

A BETTER SEDAN.

Dual air bags, many power features.

or $17,995

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Gary Maloney's

CASTLEGAR MAZDA

17th Street, Castlegar

It Just Feels Right!

1994 Thunderbird LX

1993 Topaz GS, V-6, loaded 1992 Mustang GT

1992 Mustang LX

1992 Olds Cutlass

1992 Lumina Z34

1991 Taurus 4-dr., 40,000 km. 1991 Topaz

1991 Lumina 4-dr.

1991 Topaz GS, 61,000 kms. 1901 Firefly

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Your.success in the past year has provided a strong foundation for the future and our mutual goal of "Customers for Life".

greatly appreciated. We will have a FULL line of hunting and fish- ing licences in stock. Prices are NOT going up this year. For the convenience of our customers we will be open until 2:00 a.m. Friday and Saturday night start- ing May Sth. Sincerely Management & Staff, Beaver Esso, Main St., Fruitvale 367-9313

Best wishes,

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