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Rustproofing Helps Protect Car Protecting the in-i vestment in your new car or truck -- making il last, maîntaining its ap-1 pearance and value -- bas become in- creasingly important. The resuit is a growing empbasis on car protec- tion services, and bere in Ontario, tbe main protective service is rustproofing. For those of you thinking about rust- proofing as a means of protecting this invest- ment, there are a few items to consider. Across the country, millions of tons of road sait belp drivers tbrough the winter. The amount of sait used bas more than tripled since 1955. In addition, air pollutants mix with moisture in tbe at- mnospbere and create acid ramn that belps corrode automobiles. Obviously, rust is a major problem. It's not only ugly, but it's also very expensive, eating away at tbe wallet as well as the metal. us. studies bave shown that rust was costing American con- sumers an estimated $7.5 billion annually, and the price continues to escalate as new-car costs increase. This staggering figure does not include the cost of accidents caused by rust-damaged parts or overaîl structural breakdown. 50, there is a com- pelling argument in favour of rustproofing. However, there are equally disturbing probiems associated with the process. -, As the demand for rustproofing services * as increased, tbere bas been a corresponding increase in consumer complaints about tbe qualÎty of rustproofing provided by some new car dealers, indepen- dent retailers and fran- chises of national and international rust- proofing companies. To belp you in selec- ting the most effective rustproofing, and to assist you in judging the quality of a rustproofing application and the workmansbip involved, Jim Vanderwater at Ziebart Appearance and Protection Services, Witby, Ontario, offers the following lips: eDo not sbop price alone. A higb or low price does not necessarily guarantee a good rustproofing job. @Carefully check the rustproofer's warranty. Make sure the warranty clearly spelîs out the rustproofer's respon- sibilities and wbat is required of you. Check to see if the warranty covers the whole vebicle or just areas sprayed with sealant. -Deal with a reputab- le, well-known company that will honor its warranty even if you move from the area or seil the rustproofed vehicle. Also, make sure the sealant manufac- turer, as well as the dealer, warranties materials used. .Although the actual application is bard to judge, check the num- ber of "plugs' that fi boles drilled in the ap- plication process. The number of "plugs" will give you some idea of the idden areas covered. Look in the door drains, under fen- ders and inside trunk areas for coverage. eCheck the overal cleanliness of the job. It will give youa good idea of how carefully the dealer does his work. -Make note of the amount of time il takes for the rustproofer to complete the job. You should have to give up your car for a f ull working day in order to get a good Job. -Take Urne 10 ask questions about the ap- plication technique and materials used, and check the rustproofer's specifications for your particular make and model. Does the rust- proofer have extensive specifications? This will give you a feeling for the rustproofer's knowledge of your particular car. -Be careful with rust- proofing terminology. For example, "under- coating" does not necessarily mean a complete rustproofing application. *Find out if the rust- proofer is an indepen- dent operator or is af- filiated with a company. If an independent goes out of business, you may be out of luck with your warranty. However, a franchisee should offer better back Up. -Do your homework. Read available literature, and ask for references. Check out the rustproofer's reputation, bis length of time in business and the brand name products used. Sensitive to consumer needs, Ziebart recognizes that vehicle owners today want more than just corrosion protection. They are looking for a guaranteed, com- prehensive maintenan- ce package that will help prolong the life of the vehicle and maximize its resale value. Ziebart's range of services includes rust protection for ail types of vehicles -- bath new and used: (Ziebart in- troduced its Rust Elîminator treatment for used vebicles in 1983.); exterior paint protection <a durable polymer resin coating); interior fabric protec- tion; carreconditioning service (complete, professional vehicle dlean-up services); protective accessories -- splash-guards, body side mouldings, door edge guards, wheel well mouldings -- and, ai select centres, ful radiator and air con- ditioning services, in- cluding maintenance, repair and replacement. THREE FACTOR AFFECTING FUEL ECONOMY ARE MISALlGNED WH-EELS, LINDERKNFATED TIRES AND) NEGLECTE.D TUNE-UP. 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