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“Motor Vehicle Mécence RIVER INSURANCE CERTIFICATE

: | Did you know that if you have insurance on your vehi-

To register a car, truck, snowmobile or motorcycle * cle and have a drivers licence but failed to purchase
in B.C. there are a few steps you must take. your DRIVER INSURANCE CERTIFICATE that you are not cover-

For a new vehicle you must have a BILL OF SALE from * ed if you are involved in an accident. Please check to-
the Company you purchased it from stating that he has day to see if you have your Driver Insurance Certificate
sold you a certain vehicle with the serial number and and that it is still valid. Your Driver Insurance Certi-
price of the sale. The Bill of Sale must be signed by ficate expires on your birthday and if you fail to renew
both the seller and the buyer. | LE you are driving illegally. Your Driver Insurance

If the vehicle is not new, you must produce the Certificate may be paid for at the Cassiar Sub Motor
former REGISTRATION CARD either from B.C. or from Vehicle Office (Town Administration Trailer). If you do
another province and you must also produce a BILL OF SALE not receive a renewal Driver Insurance Certificate in the
from the registered owner stating that he has sold you mail come into our office and pay for one. If you have
a certain vehicle with the serial number and the price no points against your licence it will cost you $10.00
of the sale. The Bill of Sale must be signed by both and maybe save you alot of worry.

Due to the large number of vehicles stolen each
year the Insurance Corporation of B.C. and the Motor
1975 INSURANCE
Everyone who owns a vehicle will be receiving their

Vehicle Branch of Victoria will refuse to licence any
vehicle unless you can prove ownership.
The Buyer and Seller must both sign TRANSFER papers

as well as SOCIAL SERVICES TAX RETURN forms.
1975 AUTOMOBILE REGISTRATION AND INSURANCE RENEWAL FORM.
You can pay for your insurance at the Cassiar Sub Motor
Vehicle Office (Town Administration Trailer). You do not

hhaye to send it to Vancouver. As your insurance becomes

You must be a resident of another province for at
least 30 days before you can bring your vehicle into
due March Ist, 1975 we ask that you bring your form into

B.C. tax free.

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INSURANCE COSTS GO DOWN Be the last few days and standing in line impatiently. Your
: t co-operation would be greatly appreciated.
IN. 197 5 im Check your new form against 1974's insurance form to
: x make sure there are no mistakes, such as in your serial
While accident claim costs and auto insurance rates + no. etc. Also if you wish your coverage changed from
are soaring in all other parts of North America, Autoplan *« last year, just point it out to us, aS it is no problem
is bringing insurance costs down in British Columbia. * to adjust it. You will also notice that the premium is
In 1975, most B.C. motorists will enjoy significant * $48.00 less than last year on cars and trucks 8,000 lbs.
savings in their insurance costs in the form of Territory se and under with full insurance coverage. .
Equalization and Commercial-Recreational Discounts. « If you do not receive a renewal insurance form in the
These discounts off the existing rates are the first step 4 mail, bring your 1974 policy to our office and we will
toward the creation of a uniform Autoplan rating system — fill out a 1975 insura ce policy so that you are insu: Dic sie
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‘vate passenger cars and light trucks in the five terri-
tories receiving them are shown in the accompanying
table at the right. Since the purpose of these dis-
counts is to reduce the difference paid for auto insur-
ance in various parts of the province, the amount varies
‘from one territory to another. Territory Equalization
Discounts will not, of course, be made in the Victoria
area where insurance rates are already the lowest in B.C.

Specific information on the discount for the vehicle
you own will be shown on the Autoplan renewal form which
will be mailed to you at the end of the year. Meanwhile,
if you have any questions, just phone the Autoplan infor-
mation centre in Vancouver at 665-2800. Outside Van-
couver please call collect.

Cassiar Sub M.V. Office
Mr. R.L. McKenzie
Mrs. M.J. Wood ©
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WINTER DRIVING

The winter season is an especially hazardous time for
driving. The responsible motorist thinks of the bad
weather that is sure to come and prepares to meet it.
These people suffer the least hardships and cause the
least obstruction to other drivers. They follow time-
tested winter driving tips. '

The first good move is to put your car in the hands
of a competent mechanic for a complete check-up. Have a
motor check and tune-up along with a thorough inspection -
of your car's safety equipment. The check-up should in-
clude the fuel and electrical systems, timing, battery

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Derritory Equalization Discounts for Private Passenger

Cars and Light Trucks*

Insurance With _ Without
Territory Collision and Collision and and plugs. A check of your safety equipment should in-
Comprehensive Comprehensive** clude lights, windshield wipers and washers, defroster,
exhaust, brakes, tires and tire chains.
Greater ; * WINDSHIELD WIPERS - Should have proper tension.
Vancouver $36 $18 .Use a good quality washer solution.
* DEFROSTER - Be sure it is operational.
Upper _* EXHAUST - Muffler and tail pipe system should be
Vancouver checked for leaks to prevent deadly
Island and $18 ~ PRS carbon-monoxide gas poisoning during
Adjacent cold-weather driving when the windows
Mainland are closed.
* BRAKES - Must be faultless and equalized so there
Fraser Valley $24 $ 8 is no pulling to one side with resulting
2 skidding.
Southern * TIRES - Ensure tires have sufficient tread to
Interior $24 = $2 bite and grip. Keep tires at recommend-
ed pressure - low pressure does not im-
NORTHERN B.C. £43 £12 prove traction, only increases tire wear.

Snow tires increase traction in soft
snow. STUDDED TIRES can be legally used
in B.C. from October lst to April 30th
of the next year.
- Emergency equipment in the car should include a
shovel, bucket of sand, tow chain, booster cables, tire

* Under 8,000 pounds gross vehicle weight.
** Optional to vehicles 1966 model or older.

COMMERCIAL-RECREATIONAL DISCOUNTS

A discount of 20 per cent, off.the total Autoplan

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1975-1976 premium will be made for all-trucks, 8,000 chains and emergency flares and lights. A scraper is a
pounds gross vehicle weight and more, taxis, U-drives, must.

trailers,-motorcycles and all other types of commercial Being prepared takes a lot less time and effort
and recreational vehicles regardless of the territory 1 than the delays, inconveniences, accidents and frustra
which they are registered. ions of being hopelessly stuck in a winter storm.