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Cars with conventional ignition systems (points and condenser) used to start hard, idle rough, spew smoke and offer other telltale signs of probâ€" lems when a tuneup was needed. This isn‘t always the case with elecâ€" tronic ignition cars. _ ccording to auto experts, if you own a car with an advanced electronic igniâ€" tion system, don‘t overlook the importance of a periodic tuneup no matter how well or how long your engine has been performing. Advanced ignition systems don‘t always show signs of wear even though certain parts may be going bad® Is it time for a tuneâ€"up? by Don Wall Repairing your own car has just become a whole lot easier thanks to a great idea developed by two Oakville entrepreneurs, Joe Ragno and Joe Baverstock. They have opened up JR Doâ€"Itâ€"Yourself Garage at 407 Speers Road, Units 8 to 10. * Baverstock operates as manager» of the Doâ€"Itâ€" Yourself Garage, and he has taken care of every possiâ€" ble detail to help out his customers. The cost per bay is $5 per hour, and rates are also available by the day, week and month. For that fee, customers get access to a tool kit, work bench and hand tools, and for a few dolâ€" lars more they can use a hoist and other professional tools including a spray booth, a sandblast booth, tire machine, frame and body pulling equipment, dent pullers, sanders, drills, brake press, lathe service â€" in essence, everything a professional garage would have. Professional advice is available and you can even get a Fix your own car at JR‘s Doâ€"Itâ€"Yourself Electronic ignition systems are i The wheels are turning The Suzuki Sidekick 4â€"Door 4x4 is right for any fam offers plenty of room, and safety features like shif theâ€"fly 4â€"wheel drive and rearâ€"wheel antiâ€"lock bral The standard Suzuki Secure package includes noâ€"ch alarm system, 24â€"hour roadside assistance and year/80,000 km comprehensive warranty. Best of all Sidekick‘s low price is pretty as a picture! ' 0NL§299§%‘NTH " I5 9 95 o :A 7 004 Hinanrina U / l|\ DR. SUZUKI IS PLEASED TO SHOW: mmmhlondsduhpbdtfiqodmuswmdalimPDl.Iicanasmr-Basodcnso-nmflnumâ€"Downpayrmmdsa,soo As a rule, conventional ignition systems, should be tuned every year or 12,000 miles (whichever comes first). Advanced ignition systems should receive a tuneup check every 15,000 to 20,000 miles. If you are a severe service driver, i.e., you subâ€" ject your car to continual stopâ€"andâ€" go driving, a lot of short trips or pulling heavy loads (like a boat or sophisticated enough to often comâ€" pensate for problems until things get so severe that major components like caps, rotors and ignition wires start burning. The results can be poor vehicle performance and an expensive repair bill... problems that could have been avoided with preventive maintenance. The Suzuki Sidekick 4â€"Door 4x4 is right for any family. It offers plenty of room, and safety features like shifftâ€"onâ€" theâ€"fly 4â€"wheel drive and rearâ€"wheel antiâ€"lock brakes*. The standard Suzuki Secure package includes noâ€"charge alarm system, 24â€"hour roadside assistance and a 3â€" year/80,000 km comprehensive warranty. Best of all, the Sidekick‘s low price is pretty as a picture! And the "great idea" even goes further. If customer run into a problem while doing a job, or decide they can‘t handle a diffiâ€" cult task, they can contract it out | to a licensed mechanic onâ€"site. The arrangement adds to the flexâ€" ibility of visiting the shop â€" cusâ€" tomers can take care of as much Joe Baverstock of the maintenance as they can, saving themselves potentially huge car repair bills, and then get the job completed right on the premises by professionals. D.O.T. inspection done if you are considering buying or selling. The garage opened its doors to the public in December. Hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and they‘ll stay open later to help out a customer. Call 845â€"6651 for more information. Above all, stick with a good tuneup source once you‘ve found one. A shop that knows you car‘s history is in the best position to recâ€" ommend ideal tuneup intervals based on previous work performed. Tuneups involve checking the car‘s ignition and fuel systems and either adjusting or replacing parts. Prices and extent of tuneup work vary from shop to shop; what is conâ€" sidered standard at one shop may be an "extra‘" at another. To get the best value, shop around, compare tuneup offers, and always get an itemized quote before work is performed. trailer), your car may need tuning more often. Q Jumper cables; Q First Aid Kit (remember your particular families health needs and special requirements); Q Rags to stuff in cracks or open spaces around doors, windows, etc.; QATow rope or chain. Also useful are basic tools such as screwdrivers and pliers, a tire guage, car jack, tire wrench and spare tires and fuses. Remember, large plastic garbage bags â€" with head and arm holes cut out â€" offer great wind protection. And newspapers make good insulation, placed underfoot in the car. Finally, don‘t take unnecessary chances with winter driving. If conditions are poor, or roads, schools and offices are being closed, and if you don‘t absolutely have to go out, stay home. The graphic and story was provided by the Ontario Safety League, which regularly distributes a Safety Update newsletter. Driver‘s winter _â€"survival kit o you carry a winter survival kit in D your car? You should. Despite being winterized, cars do stall in cold weather and ordinary snowstorms can unexâ€" pectedly turn into blizzards. Don‘t be caught unprepared. Keep a winter survival kit in your car. Include: D Q Snow shovel; Q Heavy socks, mittens; Q Warm outer clothing or blankets (spaceâ€"age, lightâ€"weight blankets are availâ€" le); Q Matches, candles, flares, flashlight, extra batteries (a single candle can add 4.5 C, or 10 F, of warmth to the inside of your car); Q Packaged high energy foods â€" granola bars, candy bars, raisins, natural