im SU Wr a a a ---- ----- a 20 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, July 23, 1985 Warranties are only as good as the companies standing behind them. A 10-year warranty could become worthless in just six months if the firm involved goes bankrupt. Consumers should keep this in mind when comparison shopping, says Bob Simpson, ex- ecutive director of business practices for the Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Commer- cial Relations (MCCR) That "lifetime" guarantee may make one stereo system look more attractive than another, but is the com- pany likely to survive to honor it? Warranties and guarantees -- effectively thexsame thing to con- sumers -- are often misunderstood, Simpson says. "There are no laws in Ontario requiring manufacturers to pro- vide warranties for their products,' he says The terms and condi tions of warranties vary widely and consumers should be sure they understand what 1s covered. Some com- panies will absorb all costs involved in repairs, others may charge for labour or dehvery. Warranties are legal contracts and companies offering them must honor the terms set out Buyers with legitimate warranty complaints can ask MCCR to help mediate disputes "If that fails, you can sue the compnay,' says Simpson Whether or not the manufacturer offers a warranty, all consumer products sold in Ontario are<covered by an 'im: plied' warranty through the province's Sale of Goods and Consumer Protection Acts These warranties are the responsibility of sellers, not manufacturers and they are designed to help ensure all products are capable of performing the function for which they were sold, says ministry solicitor Stephen Martin "For example, an elec- tric kettle should be capable of boiling water,' says Martin Consumers can ask sellers to repair or replace any defective item based on this Sale of Goods warranty. If the retailer refuses to deal with the complaint, the customer can sue Conditions set out by manufacturers' warran- ties in no way affect the protection provided by the Sale of Goods Act. 'Say a consumer tells a car dealer he needs a vehicle to pull his 12-foot trailer across the coun- try," Martin explains. "The dealer then sells him a compact car that can barely get the trailer out of the parking lot and the car breaks down a short distance away "The manufacturer's warranty may be legally voided because the car was abused But the seller could be held responsible under an im- plied warranty because the product could not do what it was openly pur- chased to do -- pull the trailer = Don't pay any atten tion to manufacturers' claims that thewwarran- ties are "in heuof all im- plied warranties." It's not true in Ontario, Mar- tin says However, the Sale of Goods Act covers only items marketed in On- tar'o Consumers should be wary of making large purchases outside the province -- particularly in other countries -- as they may have no war- ranty protection Even if a product car- ries its own warranty, it can be difficult to claim your rights from a com- pany in another country SKATE RENTAL * SKATING WED. (7:00-9:30 p.m.). SUN. (7:30 - 10:00 p.m.) admission $2.00 ROLLER SCUGOG ARENA 985-8698 admission $1.50 50 local distributors or manufacturers of the product may not be obhged to honor the foreign warranty And it can be expensive to ship defective items long distances for warranty work "Imagine the cost in- volved in sending back a microwave oven pur- chased in the United States," Simpson says "Even with items bought in Ontario, consumers should check warranty information carefully to find out where defective products are to be sent for repairs. Some com- Warranties only as good panies don't have local repair facihties The mumstry's local consumer services bureaus offer advice and mediation help for con sumers involved in war- ranty disputes For further informa- tion about consumer rights and respon: sibilities, contact the Consumer Information Centre, 555 Yonge St. Toronto, Ontario M7A 2H6: (416) 963-1111 or toll free at 1-800-268-1142. On- tario residents with an 807 are code may call the CIC collect. Theatre proud The Hollow with Cowan until August 10 Have you seen a great Agatha Christie Thriller lately?" The Kawartha Summer Theatre is pleased to present 'The Hollow' from July 30th through August 10th. Ap- pearing in this produc- tion is our Artistic Direc- - tor Dennis Sweeting, as well as a KST veteran Jack Northmore. The play begins with the Angkatell family gathering ai the home of Sir Henry. Dr. John and his wife are among the company. He has had a love affair with one of the aunts, and another is in love with him. Just before dinner Dr John is shot. Who did it" Was it the butler?" Gudgeon" The maid Doris?" Some unknown person"? It is wonderfully funny, in- triguing and puzzling The problem is of course solved by the Detective Inspector and everyone goes home happy Directing this produc: tion 1s Brian Tremblay. who will be remembered for writing and starring in last year's production of "A Spider In The House Starring in "The Hollow 1s Grant Cowan. the most famous Snoopy in the Canadian produc tion of "Youre A Good Man Charhe Brown' Grantalso starred in our PORT PERRY MINOR HOCKEY - NOTICE - Persons interested in the positions of coach manager or trainer for the 1985-86 season. please submit your written apphcation to Port Perry Minor Hockey, c/o Grant Williams, R R 2. Port Perry, by August 16th 1985 New applicants please state previous experience if any Also state your preference for No 1 or No with 2 teams or House League and age group vou wish to work All successful O MH A applicants will be required to obtain coaches and hockey trainers certificates (House League exempt) hilarious first play 'There Goes The Bride' Also starring in "The Hollow" as well as 'There Goes The Bride,' is John Bayliss. An actor of all mediums, John has ap- peared in many films, stages and television programs. Diane Hollingswarthis one of the leading actors in this production. Diane has performed on many Toronto stages as well as in film and television. Making one of his rare stage appearances is KST Artistic Director Dennis Sweeting, who 1s portraying Sir Henry. His long career in Cana- dian Theatre has includ- ed work as an actor, director and adjudicator. From last year's 'Once More With Fooling' is KST veteran Jack Nor- thmore He comes to us from Huron Country Playhouse, where he played Mathew in 'Anne of Green Gables ' Jack has been with KST for the past 10 seasons See a great mystery this summer Come to the air-conditioned Academy Theatre In lindsay Curtain times are Tuesdays at 7 30 pm . Wednesday to Saturday 8 30 pm "and a Wednesday matinee al 2.00pm PPG gives Oshawa area economy $21.2 million More than $212 million was contributed by PPG Canada's Oshawa Duplate tempered automotive glass plant to the area economy during 1984, plant manager Brian Or- miston has announced. Ormiston said that plant payroll totalling $15 7 million was paid to 425 employees and ac- counted for the largest segment of the economic impact. He noted that pur- chases from 500 local suppliers amounted to Body not found in lake search Police spent the weekend searching Lake Scugog near Caesarea after someone reported seeing a body in the lake on Saturday. Det.-Sgt. Fred Baker said the report was received Saturday after- noon and a police boat was on the lake for seven hours Saturday and all day Sunday looking for a body. Nothing was found, he said. He added that there were no boating ac- cidents on the lake and no reports of overdue boaters. Baker said the weeds in the lake are bad and a thick clump of them might have been mistaken for a body. ER red EMMERSON [9)QUEENST PORT PERRY (416: 985 1106 ALL LINES OF GENERAL INBURANGE VICTORIA VG AND GREY TRUST Sine Ryd 10%" 5 Yr Annual Interest 10' 2% Semi-Annually Rates Subject to Change Without Notice 1985. Anyone wishing assistance regarding: ATTENTION VETERANS EX-SERVICE MEN, SoD: = "¥ WOMEN & DEPENDENTS The Royal Canadian Legion Service Bureau Officer Mr. Gord Alguire, will be visiting Branch 419, Port Perry during the week of August 18, information, (a) War Disability Pension. bY Treatment for Entitled Veterans (c) Apphcation tor Benevolent Funds. (d) Appeals against adverse original applications for War Veterans and Widows Allowance, is requested to contact Jack Lee at 986-5424 before August 5, 1985 to arrange an interview. advice or $3 5 million, while more than $15 million was spent for public utilities such -as hydro, gas and water. Provincial and municipal taxes were $490,000. An amount of over $1.3 million went for capital expenditures. PPG's Oshawa Duplate plant has been in operation since 1928 and, at present, produces tempered safety glass for automotive side and rear windows. In addition to fabricating automotive safety glass, the com- pany also produces flat glass for the construction industry; chlor-alkali PURE chemicals; industrial and automotive coatings; Pittsburgh Paints for contractors and do-it-yourselfers; and potash for agricultural fertilizers. NT Y TROPHIES ] and 0 I I ENGRAVING ! DO- )0-NO's | RECORD. 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