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WHITBY FREE PRESS. DURHAM MOVES. NOVEMlBER il. 1987. PA\GE SA THE MAJOR CAR MANUFACTURERS should take note of the latest trend in hood ornaments for their new models. This adornment was seen last Thursday after the first snowfall of the winter season. It might not catch on...but it was a novel idea. Free Press photo Winter tire position important Choose your options with care You've decided to buy that new car, but you're not sure which op- tions to put on it. Buy only those options that pay you back; the ones that add to your enjoyment and comfort, that dliver better performance or fuel economy. better safety or handling, or net you bigger bucks when, in a few years, you want to sell the car. If any option doesn't pay you back in at least one of these ways, you don't need it. Don't Overload Generally, you can outfit your new car with the options you like -a la carte, so to speak. But, car- makers also provide option packages that combine certain ex tras, whether you want or need ail of them, or not. To avoid driving away with a showroom model that's been overloaded with too many extra bells and whistles, decide on which options you want well in advance of your purchase, and be prepared to wait patiently for delivery. That way, youll be ordering a car that meets your specifications and not someone else's. Optional extras often carry a larger markup than the car itself, meaning you've got more room to dicker on price. By visiting several dealerships, you can compare both the quality and price range of op- tions being offered by different manufacturers. There are pros and cons to almost every added extra. What you gain in comfort, you lose say, in fuel economy: the money you save on fuel may cost you later in resale value. Options are like that: it's a game of give and take. but it's one you can win, if you do your homework. Make a list of available options and grade each of them from zero to ten under the following criteria: added enjoyment, added comfort, improved perfomance, better fuel economy, affordability, reliability and higher resale value. Thus, a sun roof might total a score of, say, 28, while air conditioning totals 45. Your choice. then, is clear: you'd buy the air conditioning and give the sun roof a miss. Keep in mind, though, that somebody else might rate both items differently. It's a good idea to check to see what dealers are promoting. ligh resale value If you're not sure how an automatic transmission or fuel in- jection, or a larger engine will af- fect performance of fuel economy, talk to your technician. Careful reading of the car want ads will givé you a clue as to what options bring in higher re-sale dollars. Automatic transmissions, for example, sell better than four- speed simply because more people can drive them. Sun roofs are of no benefit if you sell in the winter. Air conditioning is important if you trade in the spring. Sporty-type automobiles bring better trade-in prices in spring and summer and cost more in the fall. Options cost money. Make sure the ones you buy pay you back. Video encourages eur care In light of the number of motorists who use self-serve gas stations, CAA Toronto expressed concern that many motorists may not be practising as good car care habits as they did in the past. This could lead to increased safety problems as well as result in high car repair costs, according to the automobile club. In an effort to encourage better car care, a new, 26-minute VHS home video, 'Car Care, Automotive First Aid & Safety,' has just been released by the Canadian Automobile Association in cooperation with the AAA Foun- dation for Traffic Safety. It is designed to reduce worry, con- fusion and intimidation posed by car care for the average motorist. The video outlines good car care habits, including such things as the type of gasoline and oil to buy for your car and ways to be on the lookout for potential brake and tire problems. The car care video is available at $19.95 each by contacting CAA Toronto. 2 Carlton Street, Toronto The importance of positioning The ideal choice is to install four winter tires. If however, like most drivers, you decide to install only two winter tires on your vehicle, the positioning is very important. The general rule here is: winter tires are usually mounted on the drive axle and two summer or all-season tires are mounted on the non- drivin axle. If you install winter tires that have been used in previous years, it is important to check their con- dition to ensure an optimum level of performance. It is worth consulting a specialist. Storage The ideal way to store tires during winter is to put them in a plastic bag in a place which is cool and dry. INSURANCE BROKERS LTD. 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