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PAGE ll-l Michigan car repair law first in nation -SUPPLEMENT TO McHENRY PLAINDEALER-OCTOBER 3 Carrying a "doggie bag" home from a restaurant is common practice these days. Even if those morsels of steak or lobster aren't intended for the pet poo­ dle, prudent people like to get their money's worth. A form of the doggie bag will soon become com­ mon for motorists having thei r cars repai red in Michigan. Under tha t state's new "Motor Vehicle Service Repair Act," serv­ ice facilities must, upon request, return any parts that have been replaced to the owner. In cases where the part is too large or otherwise impractical to return, then it must be made available for the car owner's inspection. This provision of the Michigan act is among parts of the law intended to create an atmosphere of trust between the mo­ torist and service industry. The first law of its type enacted in the U.S., the Michigan statute is be­ coming a model for legis­ lation under consideration in several other states. Provisions of the law include: • Licensing of all auto­ motive repair facilities in Michigan. • That certification be obtained by at least one person in each repair service offered by the fa­ cility. Specialties to be included are engine re­ New electronic ignition Electronic ignition sys­ tems, standard equipment on most late model cars, were designed to help keep emissions low. But they still require periodic main­ tenance, according to Champion Spark Plug Company. Largely due to require­ ments stemming from emissions control, the car makers began using the electronic Ignition systems to provide more voltage to Are a wider-gapped spr.rk plug. The new systems elimi­ nate breaker points and condensers and replace them with magnetic com­ ponents that trigger the system for secondary volt­ age. However, many of the components of the elec­ tronic system are the same as in conventional igni­ tions and maintenance re­ quirements are not too dissimilar, Champion says. The condition of the coil, distributor cap and rotor must still be check­ ed. Correct timing is criti­ cal to proper operation. Spark plugs are still sub­ ject to fouling from con- taminent present in the combustion process such as carbon, calcium, bar­ ium, etc. And ignition wir­ ing can still deteriorate or suffer damage, causing misfire. Therefore, an annual ignition system service is still recommended by Champion, electronic sys­ tem or not. Only seven countries of the world have more total car population than has "x)s Angeles County, Calif. pair, automatic transmis­ sion, manual transmission and rear axle, front end, brakes, electrical system, heating and air condition­ ing and engine tune-up. Non-certified mechanics may be employed but their work must be in­ spected and okayed by the certified mechanic. (A man may supervise more than one specialty but he must have separate certification for each one he supervises.) # Each customer must be given an estimate item­ izing charges for parts and labor before the job is begun. Charges over that estimate may not be levied unless agreed to by the customer. t Upon return of the repaired vehicle to the customer, he shall be giv­ en statement including xvhat repairs were needed, both estimated and actual cost of the repairs and identification of any re­ placement parts needed, specifying whether they were new, used, rebuilt or reconditioned. The statement must be signed by the facility own­ er or his designated repre­ sentative and the name of persons performing diag­ nosis and repair must be listed. Not all hunters arc out for game. in 111 Mwiiw All EAII . \ " I v< PREPBRE VOUR ERR WINTERIZING SPECIAL INCLUDES: ""TESTING THERMOSTAT •CHECK ALL BELTS •CHECK ALL HOSE? •TEST RADIATOR PRESSURE •DRAIN AND ADD ANTI-FREEZE (PARTS EXTRA) 13 95 LUBE-OIL & FILTER CHANGE INCLUDES: •LUBRICATE ALL RECOMMENDED LUBRICATION POINTS. •5 QUARTS OF PENNZOIL PENNSYLVANIA MOTOR OIL •AC FILTER 9 49 SHOCK ABSORBER SPECIAL INCLUDES: •INSTALLATION OF 4 DELCO PLEASURIZER SHOCK ABSORBERS 56 95 TUNE-UP SPECIAL INCLUDES: •REPLACEMENT OF POINTS SPARK PLUGS, CONDENSER, FUEL FILTER, AIR CLEANER, CANISTER FILTER • C H E C K A N D R E S E T T I M I N G A N D M m A C CARBURATOR M J HJ) •CHECK COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MK I ON SUN SCOPE X FRONT END ALIGNMENT SPECIAL INCLUDES: •RESET CASTER, CAMBER, AND TOE-IN TO FACTORY RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATIONS ON THE MOST MODERN FRONT END Q K EQUIPMENT IN McHENRY COUNTY * ** WE USE GENUINE CHEVROLET PARTS ON ALL OF THESE SERVICE SPECIALS! INSTALL SNOW TIRES INCLUDES: •MOUNTING AND BALANCING (WHEEL WEIGHTS EXTRA) 5 00 JIM LEWIS SERVICE MANAGER MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH OUR SERVICE MGR. TODAY-385-2100 THIS OFFER ENDS OCTOBER 31-1975 Pll A DP C IT AN MASTER CHARGE, BANK AMERICARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, DINERS CARD, yllft lllj L *1 I Ull" CARTE BLANCHE, TWA GET AWAY CARD PAYTON O.fVRO/ CARS-TRUCKS PHONE: 385-2100 HWY 31 SOUTH McHENRY \ f