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Your automobile's upkeep is an important everyday task

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Should you lease or buy a mew velticle? How can you tell which is the right financial deciaion for you?

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segment leased. “With the trend toward leasing, Mazda has Sevelped one of the most competitive lease programs in the industry today,” Thompson adds. And here in Canada, Mazda has just announced the deve! of a separate financial arm. Mazda Canada Credit will be up and ranning shortly and will offer customers both Retail Financing and RetailLeasing plans custom built for the financial needs all through the 90's. If you suspect that leasing is the way to go, @ good rule of thumb is to look at it in ne we: You may want to consider leasing if one of the following

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Safety tips for motorcycle enthusiasts

Motorcycling is a dangerous business in Canada. We offer these tips to make your ride enjoyable and safe:

* Making your motorcycle as conspicuous as possible —8 all times — is, your best chance at avoiding a crash.

* Keep your headlight on at” all times.

+ Wear a'fluorescent vest and -helmet, and make sure your passengers do too. The visibil- ity of motorcycles at night is improved with additional run- ning lights.

+ If you ride a motorcycle, know the controls by touch. Taking your eyes off the road to look for them can, be haz- ardous in quick-reflex situa- tions.

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