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Winter Driving Supplement of The Canadian Statesman, Novemnber 2, 1977 Drivers learn to save on fuel; pollution levels diminished; accidents are reduced By AL ROTHENBERG Formier Atomotive Editor of Look iMagazinàe, noir Exectitiveý Director of AtnoieInformation Couincil. The energy crisis hias been no bargain, but some good may corne out of i. Perhaps it already hias, as many safety leaders trace a decline ini the highway accident rate to energy-forced lower speed limits. The Automotive Information Council points out higher petroleum costs and fears of future shortages could also make the public more favorably inclined toward motor vehicle inspection. An efficient erigine that meets emission standards delivers more miles to the gallon and a regular inspection is the best way, to determine if the standards are being met, AIC dlaims. Thirty-two states and the District of Clumbia now have periodic motor vehicle inspection (PMVI).- The numnber has bee-n vir- tually constant since the dawn of this decade. Vol- untary programns were the vogue during the '50s and haif of the '60s but PMVI generated little support because of a lack of data to show that vehicle coni- dition was a key safetY f actor. Solid evidencre Today, there is solîd evidence that def ective vehicles have figured prominiently in accidents causinig deaths and in- juries: a Nebraskareported 10 p)Cr cent of fatal accidents involved faukilty veclres prior 10 PPMVI in 1968 and .6 ýper (Cent in 1972 afÉer PlmvI. 0 Departinent of Trans- portation (DOT) said brake prohlems atonle ac- coint lfor 1,600 10 3,000) deaths aityear. 0*Institute for Safety Analysis esimated defec- tive VCeiees were involved in ,tore thian 5,000 deaths and 200,000 serions. inju- ries annually. Until the passage of the Clean Air Act in 1970, safety was the only pur- pose of PMVLVI. Now, an inspection system is vital f or another reason, the air we breathe. Except for the state of New Jersey and a lîmited number of corn- munities. the emissions in- spection program is still on the launch pad. eral Government are re- sponsible for periodic in- As the law -now reads, two agencies of the Fed- spections - the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),, for safety; the Environ- miental Protection Agency (EPA), for emissions. The Automnotive Information Council says that adminis- tration 0fPMVI should be given to one agency, point- ing out that inspection for saf ety and emissions could be completed at one time. Crtainly, that would be far more convenient for theowners of more than 100 million vehicles in operation. Huge daily savings Perhaps the program would gain even greater acceptance if it were called "fuel economny inspection" or "engine efficiency, in- spection" wvith the empha- sis on savinig gasoline and, money. DOT conservative- ly estimates that inspec- tion could save 375,000 barrels of crude oil a day. Here are some results of studies that clearly dem- onstrate the advantages of an efficient power plant: e EPA gave 70 cairs Ioaded entisionipc tion and after ad(jistment rcoirded ai, 8.4 per cent ipi in ga, consumption. T lu -N i!ülu l-9s5Ms TAIRT Our Boys are interested in . RON MUTTON Assistant Service Manager One of the best diagnosticians in the area, Ron gives you the best advice possible in performing necessary preventative maintenance services, which in the long run,,wiII give you the most inexpensive, trouble-free motoring. TERRY CULLWICK Class "A" Mechanic Our smilingi shop foreman is an excellent trouble shooter and assists the mechanics in those hard to solve problems. Terry is welI known in the area for his -,nowledge and expertise in the import car field. HERMAN ("Keepon Trucking") HAAS Class "A" Mecha fic A specialist in medium and heavy duty trucks with many years of ail round experience make Herman a valuable asset to our team. TOM VEITCH Class "A" Mechanle An eager electrical technician, Tom has just completed a -General Motors training course on electrical components. A good general mechan c. BILL KEMP Class "A" Mechanic Automatic t ransmissions are Bill's specialty. Bill recently attended an updated General Motors transmission clinic where he received the Iatest information and techniques in transmission diagnoses and repair. JOHN TURNER A. M. 1.MN. 1 Service Manager A fully qualifîed service mianiager, John is eager and attentive to his customners' needs. JANET BARRETT Service Department Secretary-Receptionist Been with Cowan Pontiac-Buick for two years. Handies ail the little details related ta paper work and assists with customer reception with a very pleasing manner. BERNIE HEARST Body Shop Technician Experienced' bodyshop technician. Prepares ail estimates, and carnies out aIl the body repamrs. 4 VUCK HELNUTH Experience n lacquer and enamel painting. Turns out a very prof essional1 lob. Withl 148 yegars of experience on tune-ups,,engine overhauls, t'ransmission lobs, etc., etc., you can be sure of getting the right advice, the lob done right, at the right price, the FI RST TIME. "WE GUARANTEE T"I )ýiJ'R BOD'Y 21 Years of Experience Years of Experience Years of Experience Years of Experience Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 2z Years of Experience 7 Yeors of Experience Years of Experience TOTAL1 48tw" t 623-3396 166 King St. E.