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Show Check Up Your Car Now for Safe Winter Drive "A chek-up now can save a substantial check and a delay for emergency services," Leo H. Barlow, vice president for traffic of the Utah Safety Council, Coun-cil, today warned drivers. Barlow offered the following check-list as a predictable way to combating unpredictable weather. Have a qualified professional profession-al check the mechanical and safety equipment condition of your points, plugs .timing and battery. A complete brake and exhaust system check is in order or-der at this time of year. Be sure all lights are working. work-ing. Headlights must be properly prop-erly aimed and all lenses kept clean. Tires must have good treads. Equip your car now for the winter season with snow tires or studded tires. Check and repair re-pair any broken links in your old tire chains. Pre-check your defroster before you need it. Carry emergency equipment in your trunk booster cables, tow chains, flares or reflectors, tire chains, a shovel and traction trac-tion aids sand, cinders, rock salt, traction mats or pieces of old carpet. |