WHITBY FREE PRESS AUTO GUIDE, WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 24, 1984, PAGE 9 Rustproofung Helps Protect Invesfment In Your New Car Protecting the in- vestment in your nevw car or truck-making ii last, malntainlng its ap- pearance and value -- has become in- creasingly important. The resuit is a growing empliasis on car protec- ytion services, and bere in Ontario, the main protective service 18 rustproofing. For those of you f tbinking about rust- proofing as a means of [ protecting this invest- ment, there are a few items to consider. b. Across the country, millions of- tons of road Sait help drivers through the winter. The Jl azounit of sait used lias more than tripled since 1955. In addition, ýair pollutants mix with '~moîsture in the at- mosphere and create acid ramn that helps corrode automobiles. Obviously, rust 18 a major problem. It's not only ugly, but it's also very expensive, eating away at the wallet'as well as the metal. U.S.' studies have shown that rust was costing Arnerican con- sumers an estimated $7.5 billion annually, and the price continues to escalate as new-car costs increase. This staggering figure does not mcnlude the cost of accidents caused by rust-damaged parts or overail structural breakdown. So, there is, a com- peling argument' in favour of rustproofing. However, there are eq ually disturbing problema associated witb the process. As the demand for rustproofing services bas increased, there lias been a corresponding increase in consumer complaints about the. quality of rustproofing provided by some new car dealers, indepen- dent retailers and fran- chises of national and international rust- proofing companies. To help you in ýselec- ting the most effective rustproofing, and to assist you in judglng the quallty of a rustproofing application and the workmanship involved, Jim Vanderwater at Ziebart Appearance and Protection Services, Whitby, Ontario, offers the following tips: alone. A bigli or low v price does, not tnecessarily guarantee a *good rustproofing job. * *Carefully check the *rustproofer's warranty. Make sure the warranty clearly speils out the rustproofer's respon- sibiities and wbat is irequired of you. Check to see if the warranty covers tbe whole vehicle or just areas sprayed witb sealant. *Deal with a reputab- le, weil-known company that wîll honor its warranty even if you move from the area-or seil the rustproofed vebicie. Aiso, make sure the sealant manufac- turer, as weli as the deaier, warranties materials used. *Aitbough the actual application i8 bard to judge, ýcheck the num- ber of 4"4plugs" that fM1 boies, drilled in the ap- plication process. The number of "piugsl' will give you somne idea of the hidden areas covered. Look in the door drains, unider fen- ders and inside trunk areas for coverage. ,, Check the overal cleanlinesof the job. It will give you a good idea of bow carefully the dealer does bis work. eMake ý note of the amount of Uirne it takes for the. rustproofer to complete the job. You should have to give up your car for a ful working day in order to get a good job. *Take tîme to ask questions about the ap- plication technique and materials used, and check the rustproofer's specifications for your particular make and mfodel. Does the rust- proofer bave extensive specifications? This wil give you a feeling for the rustproofer's knowledge of your particular car. eBe careful witb rust- proofing terminoiogy. For example, "'under- coating" does not necessarily mean a compiete rustproofing application. *Find out if the rust- proofer'isan indepen- dent operator or i8 af- filiated witb a company. If an independent goes out of business, you may be out of luck with your warranty. Rowever, a franchisee sbould offer better back up. . Do your bomework. literature, and ask for references. Check out the rustproofer's reputation, bis length of timne in business and the brand name products used. Sensitive to consumer needs, Ziebart recognizes that vebicie owners today want more than just corrosion protection. They are looking for a guaranteed, com- prebensive maintenan- ce package that wiii beip proiong the life of tbe vebicle and maximîze its resale value. Ziebart's range of services includes ruât protection for ail types of vebicies - botb new and used: (Ziebart in- troduced its Rust Eliminator treatmnent for used vebicles in 1983.); exterior paint protection (a durable polymer resin coating); interior fabric protec- tion; car reconditioning service (complete, professional vebicle dlean-up services); protective accessories -- splasb guards, body side mnouldings, door edge guards, wheei well SERVICE- PARTS mouldlngs -- and, at select centres, ful radiator and air con- 1984 Skoda 15698 728.517 AUT1mE.Ohm <afa ditioning services, in- ciuding maintenance, repair and replacement. COMPLETE BODY SHOP OSHAWA 25 GRENFELI AT KING *See your dealer for details on Lifetirne Limited Warranty. Ziebart'ýý Rust, Protection, Paint Protection, Interior Protection and Splash Guards, ( AUTO PREVIEW J*1 AUTO BODY & USEDCARS -COMPLETE AUTO BODY WORK-- -REPAIR AND REFINISH--, -CERTIFIED QUALITY CARS- . .. .. . . .. r------------, OPEN SAT. 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