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PAGE9-SUPPLEMENTTOMcHENRYPLAINDEALER- FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1976 It needs best of care for owner to get most benefit from it Jean Sibelius, the noted Finnish composer, once re­ marked, "No one ever built a monument to' a critic." While Sibelius obviously wasn't referring to matters concerning the automobile, his observation could well be applied to the current state of the car. While the vehicle has been attacked by detractors as an environmental menace, a safety hazard, too expen­ sive to buy and maintain, one fact remains indisputable. No single invention of mankind has so revolutionized the way of life of an entire nation. Car shapes very warp and woof of Ufe Our economy is so dominated by the car that a drop in production has shattering effects on our standard of living. The very warp and woof of our lives are shaped by the car, from where we live and work to how we spend our free time. In these times when car ownership has often been a greater financial burden than most of us like, when one considers the alternative the car is still a bargain. To the man or woman cooped up in the office or shop all week long, that weekend spin to the beach or camp­ ground has a value far beyond dollars and cents. And that well-earned vacation by car is an experience few of us care to forego, whatever the expense or other sacrifice. Fortunately, most of us who are concerned with cutting vacation expenses and travel can take some positive action this year before embarking on oar car-borne trips. As sure as you're going to buy post cards to send home to Aunt Emma, you're going to be buying lots of gasoline. If you invest in a tune-up before you leave, you may possibly save enough on gas bills to pay for the service on the course of a long trip. Also before you leave on your trip, take inventory of items you may have neglected on your car. Things to check before you leave What shape are your tires in? If you feel they may need replacement, the time to do it is now when you can shop for the best prices. And what about your brakes, shocks, lights, cooling system, steering, lubrication and other vital items that may need attention? The time to make sure is now, be­ fore you run the risk of an untimely breakdown, a long way from your favorite service outlet. We urge you to visit the service man you trust your car with now to make sure your spring and summer mo­ toring is all the fun you hope it will be. Come in and sea us for complete details. ft&A WHJTRT. 120. McHENRY PHONE 385-4619 MICHAEL A, FITZG ease job of keeping your car clean If the grease and grime created by the do-it-your- selfers at your house has you working overtime in the laundry room, the fol­ lowing information may. help. Go to your local auto­ motive supply store or the parts jobber frequented by automobile mechanics, and buy some mechanics' hand cleaner. Not the old fashioned abrasive stuff of years gone by, the kind that took the skin away with the dirt . . . but the new kind of creamy product that won't hurt sensitive skin and really does an excellent cleaning job. Most can be used with or without water. They are treated with lanolin (or similar prod­ ucts), and even have an antiseptic agent built into the formula to help heal t he minor n i cks and scratches that are part and parcel of most Saturday afternoon projects. Most manufacturers sup­ ply dispensers to hold the hand cleaner container so that you can dispense the cleaner efficiently and eco­ nomically. Their low cost permits installation of one in the garage and one in the basement workshop for real convenience. You will also find the auto store a revelation in terms of household helps that you don't see adver­ tised on TV. There are bags of easy- to-use floor cleaner that eat up garage floor grease fast and save you the job of cleaning up the grime that used to be tracked into your house. There are adhesives, super lubri­ cants, squeak stoppers, rust and stain removers, sealers, degreasers that you spray or brush on and hose off with water ... to mention just a few. Some of these products you may find in your hard­ ware store, but many are strictly auto supply store fare, because they are the professional materials used by professional me­ chanics ... but many have application in and around the house. Check in your telephone book under Automobile Parts and Supplies for the auto supply stores near you. Then do a little brows­ ing and ask some questions. Your pantry shelves may soon be stocked with a variety of auto products right along with your favorite detergents. And pretty soon you'll wonder how you ever got along without them. When shoes scuff you may not be walking projv erly, and when tires scuff they, too, may not be aligning properly. The alignment of your wheels in relation to the direc­ tion of travel should be checked If you're "scuff­ ing," suggests the Tire Industry Safety Council. WE STILL HAVE FULL-SIZED 1977 LUXURY MODELS BELOW 1976 PRICES! It is not necessary to wash meat before cooking. Wiping with a dam" cloth or scraping with the blunt edge of a knife is usu- ly enouqh. AUTO INSURANCE No need to be without a car when yours is laid-up due to a collision- n it if you have a Pekin Insurance Rent-ii Reimbursement Endorsement attached to your Private Passenger Automobile Policy. No need to worry- just enjoy your drive! . , . . .. U »*<•' i"*" Royal Monaco Brougham 2 door hardtop uiith Diplomat Package PLUS A FULL LINE OF COMPACT AND INTERMEDIATE SIZES: ROYAL MONACO • MONACO • CHARGER ASPEN • COLT TRUCKS OR VANS? COME TO McHENRY COUNTY'S TRUCK AND VAN HEADQUARTERS IN STOCK NOW: 4 WHEEL DRIVE PICKUPS VANS • SPORTSMAN VANS • CLUB CABS • RAM CHARGERS UNNYSIDE DODGE 4810 W. ROUTE 120 815/385-7220 McHENRY OPEN DAILY 9-9, SAT JRDAY 9-6, SUNDAY 10-5 iV.V."1. .