Oakville Beaver, 23 Nov 1994, p. 29

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B26tor vehicle safety recall campaigns in the latest reporting year, when Whore than two million vehicles were ected. Many auto makers initiated eir own recalls voluntarily for safeâ€" ty and other defects. The top five sysâ€" tems responsible for vehicle safety recalls were: 7. Lights and instruments (547,965 vehicles) . Structure (412,402 vehicles) â€" Power train (342,105 vehicles) Canada regulations. Annually, about 1000 public complaints are received by Transport Canada, leading to 168 YÂ¥ "tThe Hamilton Automobile Club «~I reminds motorists that they ' have both the right and the :responsibility to report vehicle safety defects that fail to meet Transport * Ask friends or coâ€"workers to recomâ€" nend insurance companies they have Alt with. Then contact the companies ind ask questions. How much insurance #ill you get for what price? Are disâ€" ounts available for taking public transâ€" Antation to and from work or having irbags or antilock brakes on your car? /nder what circumstances could your Pes be increased or your coverage canâ€" elled? Also, find out if the company gs a history of consumer complaints by ontacting your BBB. " If you are looking to reduce insurâ€" mce costs, consider the following: takâ€" Fg/the highest available deductibles for ollision and comprehensive physical Emage (if you are willing and able to sume the risk); dropping collision as our car ages, again, if you think it is _ The Better Business Bureau offers re following suggestions to obtain good pverage and service while minimizing osts. ' The price of your insurance coverage s determined by a process called rating, nd the amount you pay is called a preâ€" nium. The price of your policy is based xÂ¥ part on the claims history of all rivers in your area, although other facâ€" ors, such as personal driving record, ge, sex, and marital status also are mportant. â€"Even though the insurance rates of very company in the province may be :viewed and approved by a regulatory gency, rates vary. . Heater and defroster (205,149 rehicles) . Seats and restraints (129,403 vehiâ€" les) HAC is a strong supporter of ‘ranSport Canada‘s vehicle safety ecall program. When a motorist disâ€" vers a safety defect, HAC recomâ€" nends reporting it immediately to ‘ransport Canada. A defect in one erson‘s vehicle may be identical in thers. To report a safety defect, call The braking system prompted the reatest number of campaigns in 993. However, the wide range of Ainvolved in safety recalls underâ€" how important every feature of car is to protecting drivers and pasâ€" engers. g00â€"333â€"0510 and ask for "defect vestigation." f ust as you look for good value and : reliability when you shop for an ‘ automobile, you also want the same your auto insurance policy and comâ€" Report safety defects nsurance coverage do‘s and don‘ts worth the risk; avoiding excessive dupliâ€" cation of coverage by checking all your insurance policies; and having your repâ€" resentative review any changed circumâ€" stances which may result in discounts. FEATURE FOR FEATURE YOU JUST CAN‘T BEAT OLDSMOBILE VALUE. RAM/FM Stereo Cassette M Dual Air Bags ©4â€"Wheel ABS Brakes W Spiit Fold Rear Seat ©3.1 Litre 6â€"Cylinder Engine EW Air Conditioning VALUE PRICED AT YOUR CHEVROLET GEO â€" OLDSMOBILE STORE In the event you are involved in an accident, call the police. You may need a police report to back up your claim. Obtain names, addresses, phone number, license plate number and insurâ€" â€" L/MITED EDT ance company na~es and policy numâ€" bers from all drivers involved. Get names, addresses and phone numbers from all passengersâ€"and witnesses and try to take notes at the scene about what happened. Include speed of vehicles, location, and weather conditions. Remember, admit nothing, and do not reveal how much liability insurance you carry. Automatic Transmission With Electronic overdrive W Front Bucket Seats With Console EW Sport Appearance Package M Keyless Remote W Tilt Steering

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