6 Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, January 17th, 1980 •'■V . - ' l l '


POLSKI FIAT and POLONEZ


for more economy


The new Polonez


The best equijsped 5-door hatch­ back £3,534 on the road, including 12 months road tax.


Also


Polski Fiat Saloons £2,618 on the road, including 12 months road tax.


LOW INSURANCE AND TERMS OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK


Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,


Sunday for inspection 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. APEX MOTOR SALES


Manchester Road (Summit), Burnley Tel. Burnley 26020 ■


;


WHAT’S new on the motoring scene . . . ? With petrol costing


turers are bending them­ selves to the problems and we should see some inter­ esting new models in the not so very distant future.


thoughts and motoring decisions for all time while we are propelled by the internal combustion engine in its present form. However, the manufac­


makes you feel even more comfortable about it.


Opel reliability


the earth and pump prices likely to rise at r egu la r in te r v a ls , economy running is still the name of the game. It is likely to govern our


Two-page advertising feature on the motoring scene — by BERT BOLTON


Light-weight, thrifty


the fore. Although diesel fuel costs are nigh — ridiculously so, many think — the enpnes offer much to the motorist by being extremely th r if ty and utterly reliable. Less ser­ vicing, in these days of high charges, means a lot and this is where the diesel can score . . . along with the extra miles to the gallon. Pei^eot, Volkswagen


lenge to the designers and one which is being faced with some success. Diesels are coming to


cars are already with us and will be the basis for continued development into the present middle­ weight ranges. All needs present a chal­


models a face-lift or two, mostly angled at squeezing out extra petrol and adding


of the Maxi 1750 range, as p a r t of specification A improvementvaction,


a few more creature com­ forts. Following the expansion


ustin Morris has now


decided to produce all Maxis with 1750 engines and to delete the Maxi 1500. All manual transmis­ sion models feature the fuel-saving “overdrive” fifth gear, and the highly adaptable five-door body style.


have accounted for bet­ ween 85 and 90% of total Ma.xi sales in the UK in recent years.


Maxi 1750 derivative


and Citroen are among those manufacturers cur­ rently concentrating on diesel development for the family car. In fact, there are a number of interest­ ing models on the market.


LAUNCHED Worthy of mention, and All the comfort and space of a big car- plus


the reassurance of Opel design and engineering... * Luxurious 5-seater saloon or capacious 5-door estate * 2 litre petrol or 2.3 litre diesel power units * Proven reliability * Choice of three levels of trim * Rekord Prices from £5,469.20 Berlina HL illustrated £6,641.42


PETER SHAW MOTORS


CLEGG STREET, BRIERFIELD Telephone 63789


to add point to what is currently happening in this field, is the Peugeot 305 diesel, claimed to be able to deliver up to 53 miles to the gallon from its willing, ultra-light, aluminium alloy power plant. Rated at 1548 c.c. it


30,000 cars a year, the Maxi is an important model and production is planned


With sales of around


to continue well into this decade. Newest version of Vaux-


hall’s best-selling Cavalier range is a limited edition “Silver Special”; a sleek two-door saloon combining the economy of a 1600 L model with a blend of “standard luxury” features from the up-market GL model.


SUPPLIES


offers luxury class motor­ ing in a package which can be tailored to meet most requirements. P eu g eo t have also


launched a new 104 light­ weight range of cars with a choice of 10 versions, cov­ ering engine sizes ranging from 954 c.c. to 1360 c.c. Other models, including the 504 and 604 (big is beauti­ ful), benefit from modifica­ tions and improvements. In fact, mok manufac­ turers have given their


THE ITALIAN JOB


Alfasud from £3,950 on th* road


Alfetta 2.0L from £6.050


Sprint Veloce from £5,470 OA m* read


GTV 2000 from £6,B50 on ttit reed


A superb range of inimitably stylish cars from the world renowned Alfa Romeo stable. Sacrificing nothing in comfort and performance, yet all providing economy-conscious, fuel consumption


See the Trevor Hunt Gullletta from £5,150


Over forty models In stock for Immediate delivery, Including the fabulous new


SPRINT VELOCE 1.5 and GUILIETTA 1.8


demonstration drives given with pleasure


SERVICING FOR 12 MONTHS OR 12,000 MILES WITH ALL NEW ALFA’S ORDERED BEFORE JANUARY 31 St, 1980.


LEADING ALFA SPECIALIST.. . THE NORTH’S LEADING ALFA SPECIALIST. LEADING ALFA SPECIALIST.. . THE NORTH'S LEADING ALFA SPECIALIST ... THE NORTH'S LEADI |


for all things Alfa, we at Trevor Hunt Ltd can meet your needs. We have an extensive spares and accessories department, carrying everything from spark plugs to the very best of in-car entertainment equipment. We also have in stock the latest fashion Alfa Romeo rally jackets, every inch as stylish as the cars themselves. Our fully equipped, efficient service department is dedicated to keeping you


on the road. All new Alla's carry our AlfaPlus warranty, one of the . most comprehensive after-sales deals you could wish for. Gel the full details from our sales staff. We also have a selection of used Alfa Romeo’s with Motor Agents Association Warranty cover. We can arrange competitive, confidential hire purchase, or ask about our special leasing terms for business users.


j A C C R IN G TO N ROAD 215-233


BURNL EY T e l . 0 2 8 2 39021


OPEN: Monday to Friday 9 a.m, to 7 p.m, Saturday 9 a.m, to 5 ; p.m, Sunday 1 p.m, to 4 p.m.


L A V J . j . THE NORTH’S LEADI i


ALFASUD SPRINT 1500 SPECIAL


Alfa red, black vinyl roof, gold coachlines, alloy wheels, push button rado’stereo cassette.


£ 5,350 IMPORTS Small wonder that dis­


is currently causing some concern to agents. For instance, Datsun dealers (state the Motor Agents’ Association) are faced with having no cars to sell in the first two months of this year — because of the restrictions on imports into the UK being placed on themselves by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA).


tributors and agents can’t get enough of them. In fact, lack of supplies


took to be “prudent” in the export of cars to the UK after talks early last vear with the EMM"?.


expressed at the share of the UK car market taken by Japanese cars. Apparently no Datsuns


Concern was then being


were shipped to the UK in November and December last. As a result some


The association under­ Take a test drive at;


model is finished in silver metallic paint. It has bright blue plaid cloth interior trim and front seat head restraints. It carries a special price


As the name implies, the


tag of £4,162 (inclusive of car tax and VAT).


YA UXHALL’S limited edition Cavalier, the Silver Special, is striking in appearance, and performance


■are being staged at 21 venues fo r specially invited audiences.


Car and cabaret shows


publicise the current range of cars, described as Vaux- hall’s “widest and most competitive in its 77-year history!' Nearest venues will be at Wakefield and Stockport, unfortunately.


Aim of the show is to


gen ana Audi vehicles have gone up by 6% — due tO' higher manufacturing


The prices of Volkswa­ costs.


Their p r ic e s h av e remained relatively stable for the past two years, the only change since January 1979 being an increnae of 2.7% in September, when the 1980 specification VW and Audi models went on sale.


VW have notched up


their highest sales figures ever in the UK surpassing the peak year of 1972. It is estimated th a t nearly 83,500 VW and Audi mod­ els will have been sold last year; an increase of 17% on 1978.


market for th e ir up­ market 900 models, while at the same time retaining the ever-popular 99 s.


Saab are finding a ready


Following experience gained from Turbo models


supplies are already in dealers’ showrooms and are being sold on a first- come first-served basis. Vauxhall are currently


staging a four-month, nation-wide tour of the UK


Business has been booming


A RECORD number of new cars were sold in Bri­ tain last year, and business is booming in the trade despite increased costs, from parts to service, and the wallet-walloping deci­ sions of the oil sheiks. Today’s UK market is no


longer dominated by the home-produced vehicle. In fact, figures supplied by the Society of Motor Man­ ufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveal that 56.3% of “ home” sales were claimed by foreign man­ ufacturers. Before you start looking


towards the Land of the Rising Sun as the prime exporter to the UK . . . think again.


• European neighbours — I^Ucularly those in the


By far the vast majority of imports stem from our


agents are likely to be starved of cars over the next six weeks or so. Says the Motor Agents’


Association: “The respon­ sibility for 60% of the Brit­ ish market now beingtaken by imports cannot be blamed on the Japanese, since they were pressured into agreeing not to sell any more than they did prior to 1978. “Imports from the EEC,


and British-based man­ ufacturers bringing in cars from their factories on the Continent, are primarily r e s p o n s i b l e for the increased share in the UK market taken by imports.”


POWER.STYLE.SPACE. PLENTY IN


Here's power. For example, the 1442cc. version does up to 102mph. Unbeatable for sheer style, too.


TALBOT ALPINE.


And space. Room lor live, no problem. Up to 49cu.lt. lor luggage, rear seat folded down. See the new-named range of new-spirited Talbot Alpines. Test drive one today.


THE NEW SPIRIT OF MOTORING IS HERE! TALBOT


in d a i ly u s e , S aab announce that they are to contact all 1979 owners with a view to adding further .heat insulation. Apparently the Saab 900


Turbos when being worked hard (for example when towing a caravan) is generating some heat which is affecting insula­ tion on wiring located near the turbocharger.


CHANGED


are available, Saab (Gt Bri­ tain) Ltd, will contact deal- ers and customers to arrange the fitting under warranty. From the beginning of


bility Saab are up-rating the insulation. They are also adding silicon rubber tubing to the starter cables and fitting a heat deflector for the battery. When replacement parts


th is month, Chrysler United Kingdom, Limited ceased to exist and became the Talbot Motor Company Ltd. The name under which its car products were sold was changed last summer. Commercial vehi­


To eliminate this possi­


Alpine 1600 SX, powered by an 87 brake horse power 1.6 litre engine. It comes with automatic transmission, power steer­ ing, electronic trip compu­ ter and constant speed cruise control as standard features. Most visible of the styl­


with a new super luxury Alpine for 1980 and major styling changes to the existing Alpine range. The' new model is the


ing changes affecting all models is a re-designed, sloping front end which improves both appearance and aero-dynamics. Always economical, the


bull, chairman and manag­ ing director: “The name change will reinforce the already very high accept­ ance level of the name Talbot.” The new name comes in


cles will continue to be sold under the name Dodge. Says Mr George Turn-


MAKE YOUR NEW CAR SOUND EVEN BETTER


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FIT THE BEST - FIT CiDpioixieeR IN-CAR


ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT


WE ALSO HAVE THE FULL RANGE OF MpiONeen CAR RADIOS, CASSETTE PLA YERS & HIGH PERFORMANCE SPEAKERS IN STOCK


Alpines now use even less petrol, it is claimed. Even the automatic SX is cap­ able of over 36 to the gal­ lon at a constant 56 miles an hour.


WEEKS DAVIES LTD KHYBER ST (off Knotts Lane) COLNE 861888


CAR RADIO INSTALLATIONS - SERVICING


■REPAIRS- ’ <


IT’S a case of "pi members of the! just embarked oi aimed at cleanir boys.” The Motor Age!


Association is calj for talks with ,, Office of Fair Tradl on the reristrationf motor traders.


ing support in its efforl clear out the black sll from its counterpl


The association is reel


organisation above f border — the Scot! Motor Trade Associatil


ing recently published consultative paper on bL ing a used car whi alleged widespread “clef ing’ — fiddhng with ' mileages.


The Office of Fair Tif


the Office of Fair Tradl the two motor trade ord isations claim that anl embracing system I licensing, or registratl would be the most ef| tive and fair way of ulating the conduct ofl traders in the retail mj industry.


In a joint submissioJ


Thompsons of Bamoldswick ALPINES AT LAST


ON THE ROAD PRICES, with 12 months tax, number plates and petrol.


USUAL PRICE


LS 1.5. Bark metallic, tailgate wash/wipe


GL 1,5. Cherry, tailgate wash/wipe


GLS. Neptune blue metallic


£4,319 £4,778 £5,436


PRICE OUR £ 3,850


£4,250 £4,830


PRE-INCREASE PRICES ALSO IN STOCK AT HORIZON. All models.


SUNBEAM. Most models. AVENGER 1.6 Estate. Red or blue.


22 cwt. VAN. White. 2 litre MANUAL. Sovereign gold. RANCHO. Beige metallic.


BARNOLDSWICK Tel. 812285 or 813136


SKIPTON ROAD The Peugeot 305 diesel.


• powerful light aluminium alloy 1548cc diesel engine.


• remarkable fuel economy • all independent suspension • comprehensive equipment • comfort for five


JOHN HEYWORTH LTD _ ( f i _


Springbank Garage, Manchester Road, Nelson. Tel. 63062 — 693061


Finance and leasing facilities available Ihrough Peugeut Finance (Ans’ ’ ‘^'•uchFinanceCo.Ltd.)


PEU< World famous for strength.


TA L B OT + CITROEN ARNOLD G.


CARS AT PRE-INCREASE PRICES k


TR A FA LG A R S TREET , BURNLEY. A ,


4- ■ ■ , ‘ L A’'* S' > , * I . , » ..^- T E LE P H O N E 33311, . . . . ... - - ' a. - 1, (*. : Firsly were w iiri you on p n i


Just compare the pnee of a n e | Lada saloon or estate with tna[| any other comparable make. Secondly, we re with you o r !


Upto53mpg- after mile, after mile.


what you get for your money, f Standard features like


laminated windsaeens. dual c | disc brakes and underbody corrosion proteaion that are usually extras on other makes! And thirdly, we're with you (I


chooseI


EDGAI ANb


WEST. BURNLE\


recent survey into c l plaints relating to used I deals revealed that 70Sl such cases involved r | members of the triT association . . . d e a l who were not obligedJ stick to the industry's cj of practice.


They point out thal


YEAR’S PRICES, PLUS BIG, BIG DISCOUNTS


the OFT’s “deep comi over the difficulta experienced by consuirl in assessing the condia and quality of used caif


Both organisations s lj


pains to reject the ell that “clocking” is rife.J


They also go to o-»


: whole deal. A “dangerous obsel


. . .. ?” Perhaps —I what if the cheqif offered to the dealer! “doctored?” Whose t | then . . . ?


Both the MAA and I SMTA have sugEestel


When


new Lad you al


the buyer beware,^’ o| ates in this area. If 1 df vered that a car I interested in had i_ “clocked,” I’d forget|


But the old adage, _


GOOD


A u d i MAIN


DEALERS


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