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10 Clitheroe Advertiser & Times, March 23rd, IDS!)


Clitheroe 2232U (Editorial), 22323 (Advertising). Burnley 22331 (Classified) Go for green — it’s environment friendly Advert feature by Martin Webster


WHAT colour’s your car? It’s a common enough question, and an answer becoming more and more common is: “GREEN!”


description of the bodywork, but relates to what comes out of the exhaust — environ­ ment-friendly, lead-free petrol. Pumps co n tain in g the


T h at an swe r is not a


unleaded brand of petrol are popping up at service stations at an incredible pace, mainly because of the massive demand there is now for the friendly fuel. Lead in petrol has been a


sion — and some cars do not even need to be converted — lead-free petrol can be used with just a fraction of per­ formance lost, calcualatcd in the region of 2%. And what’s more, the Chan­


With the slightest conver­


cellor of the Exchequer, in h is b u d g e t la s t week, announced an expected increase in the gap between lead-free fuel and the leaded type. It will soon cost lOp more a gallon to fill up with leaded petrol than it will with the environment-friendly


stuff. So what does that mean to


known poison for many years, but it is only recently that sci­ entists have managed to come up with a product capable of a good enough performance to keep the motorists happy.


80% OF ALL


PEUGEOT CARS RUN ON LEAD FREE PETROL


Call today: LUJ PEUGEOT. THE LION GOES FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH m u


Ask your dealer whether you can use or convert to unleaded.


THANK YOU MR LAWSON . . .


t


.. . THANK YOU VOLVO!


When it comes to lead pollution, our friends here arc the


number-one target. You can help safeguard their health by turning to unleaded fuel.


As from Budget Day, you can safeguard your wallet as well! But did you know that most new Volvos will run on


unleaded fuel with no modification whatsoever. Many existing or older models can also be readily converted in our workshops.


Walker Farrimond believe in protecting our children’s


future. If you want to join us, phone now or call into our showroom to see how you can drive more cleanly . . . and more


cheaply.


Most new Volvos for early delivery Free courtesy cars available


Walker


Farrimond Churchill Way


Lomeshaye Nelson (Junction 12, M65) Telephone 602602


Full service and parts facilities Special selection of quality used Volvos


OPEN DURING EASTER: Good Friday.. . 10.00 - 16.00 Easter Saturday. 9.00 - 16.30 Easter Monday. 10.00 - 16.00


K IUHltWO C OtNt (I OHUUNT


NEW FI NEW FI NEW FI NEW FI NEWFI


Low Finance Deals on Fiesta, Escort, Orion and P100


Pick-ups till end ol March • 3.9% (7.5 APR), 6.9% (13.4 APR), 7.9% (15.1 APR) available over 24 and 48 months


NEW SIERRAS — FREE 24 MONTHS EXTRA COVER ' GIVEN ON ALL SIERRAS REGISTERED IN MARCH


Rigby Street (off Manchester Road), Nelson


you and me? Every driver’s main con­


cern is: what does it mean to my pocket, so let’s look


at it that way. Example:The driver of a ear


with a 10-gallon tank . ..


it saves lOp per gallon, and therefore £1 per tank. If you use a tankful of petrol a week, which is not uncom­ mon, that is a saving of £1 a week, £52 a year — enough to pay your road tax for six m o n th s . And th e more mileage you 'do a yea r , obviously the more money saved on what you would have been paying for leaded petrol. The other question people


When the tank is Tilled up,


always want to ask is: How much will it cost to


convert? The answer is that in some


cases i t ’s nothing, and in others anything from as little as £4 up to £15. And no matter what type of car you have, there’s a dealer locally who can tell you whether or not it can be converted to lead-free petrol.


of three cars on the road today can run on lead-free fuel, either straight away or with a slight conversion, and by 1990 it will be law that all new cars will have to be able to run on it.


It’s estimated that two out rear i r 'J •' t*I '


that, once a vehicle is con­ verted, leaded fuel can never be used, creating a problem if a driver finds difficulty com­ ing across a garage which stocks unleaded.


A common misconception is E\ 7 The answer to that is that,


effect on performance. So don’t fall behind and end


once-converted, leaded fuel can still be used without any


up in the minority of drivers using leaded petrol — take a look today at what you can do to help the environment, and save yourself a few bob too.


When, how, what and why


HERE are a few of the most common. questions about unleaded petrol ans­ wered for you.


meant car engines could have higher com­ pression ratios with improved fuel economy and performance. As a lubricant, it also helped to improve the durability of exhaust valves and seats.


Q — Why was petrol leaded? A — To improve the octane rating, which


mean high octane fuel can now be produced without adding lead.


Q — How can we now do without it? A — Developments in refinery technology


air, the better the environment and the health of our children. Lead in petrol accounts for 80% of lead in air. Plus the , financial benefits.


Q — Why should we change? A — Lead is a poison. The less of it in the


q — Can I still use leaded petrol after


can use four-star petrol instead, without any further adjustment and with no risk of damaging your engine.


adjustment? A — Yes. If you cannot buy unleaded you


Q — Will unleaded affect the perfor­


mance of my car? A — No. If adjusted, no significant reduc­ tion in performance should be noticed. In


fact, if you currently use two or three-star leaded petrol, you may well notice some improvement.


Q — Can t use unleaded petrol in a car th a t has not been ad ju s ted for the


purpose?A — It is clearly better to run your car on the type of fuel to which the engine is designed or tuned. A single accidental fill of unleaded petrol in an unadjusted car will not be serious so long as you avoid high speeds and load driving and top up with leaded petrol as soon as possible.


Q — I have heard that I must alternate between leaded and unleaded fuel for some


cars. What does this mean? A —Some engines which have been


adjusted to take unleaded fuel may have to1 still be filled up with one tank of leaded to every three of unleaded fuel. This is because of the type of metal used in the engine valves can still benefit from the periodic use of lead to provide the cushioning effect referred to in the first question.


Q — What about my motorbike/lawn-


mower etc? A — Most motorbikes and some petrol-


driven machines like lawnmowers, outboard motors and chain saws may be able to run on unleaded, but consult the manufacturer for advice.


FILLING station employee Ailecn Kelly leads the way, reaching for the green pump of the unleaded petrol


....


V i f e v iv -


Tackle the mindless litter


yobbos


THANK goodness we I have intelligent councillors like Eric Bracewell within . Clitheroe.


ganism hit the nail right 1 on the head.


His letter on litter hooli­ Red hot and green


petrol-engined van or car you can have your vehicle converted, tree of charge, to operate continuously on both unleaded and leaded fuel. All Seed Ford vehicles are able to


The people who care the most A When you buy a new Ford


SAVINGS V ;t;£ -


alternate between leaded and unleaded petrol and may require no adjustment. Those that do will now be re-calibrated by Seeds - after consultation with you, the customer, as part of a vehicle’s free, pre-delivery'inspection. The tree re-calibration tor unleaded


fuel includes all Ford car-derived vans, together with all variants of the Transit range.


A m«, .•Frl,.,9am.-7pm. : Tel. (0282) 691671 SS'.V.VftSL'-SgS. FREE UNLEADED PETROL*


We are giving away six month’s unleaded petrol to every customer who buys a new


Volkswagen Golf or Jetta during March as part of our programme to encourage motorists to use unleaded fuel.


"Everyone has been saying that the way to encourage more people to use unleaded fuel is to make it cheaper, we’ve taken that idea to its logical conclusion!" says W. K. Martindale, Managing Director. "We hope that by allowing our customers to use unleaded fuel during the first six months of ownership, they’ll carry on using it and that will benefit everyone, whether they drive a Volkswagen or not."


The free unleaded fuel campaign, which is the latest part in Volkswagen's multi-million pound environmental campaign, is open to everyone who buys a petrol engined Golf or Jetta in March. New owners will have all their petrol purchases for the first six months, up to a value of £235, refunded.


"This really is one of those situations where everyone will benefit," explains Mr Martindale. "New Volkswagen owners will not have to pay for any petrol during their first six months on the road and everyone will benefit from our contribution towards making the environment cleanerl"


•This offer applies to everyone who buys a new Golf or Jetta during March


For further information contact: LOES BRLY OKR UNE ACCRINGTON ROAD TEL: 0282 53731 happy eater THE PONY 1.3 LITRE


SONNET COSTS ONLY £5,211 ON THE ROAD


BUT HURRY— PRICES RISE ON THE 3rd OF APRIL!


• “The" people for Hyundai


C. J. HARDIE & SON LIMITED North Valley Road, Colne- Tel. Colne 863896


Tel. 2 2 1 7 3


BEING A FRIEND TO THE EARTH NEED NOT COST THE EARTH!


ALL HYUNDAI CARS RUN ON LEAD FREE PETROL


w i th CITROEN


ALL NEW MODELS ARE AVAILABLE TO RUN ON LEAD FREE PETROL


HEYWORTHS


sn. SPRINGBANK GARAGE MANCHESTER ROAD


NELSON


W Tel. (0282) 63062,693061 1/4 milo from Junction 12, M65 .


RUFUS CARR LTD Visit our showroom to see


the complete range of Ford vehicles inc. vans •!• *t* 4t»


★ Factory Trained Technicians ★ Accident Repair Centre ★ Ford Rent a Car/Van ★ MoT Centre ★ Comprehensive Stock of Parts


★ HP Leasing & Contract Hire


★ Large Stock of Used Vehicles * * •:• *


Our service staff will advise with regard to unleaded fuel


* * * * Call and’ see us today at


BAWDLANDS GARAGE Clitheroe


Tel. 2 2 1 7 3 mmmmww0We


It appeals to your/serise, and your senses


.......... ^Sgme modelsrequire s j jg h fa d ju s t^ GREENACRE GARAGE


RIBBLE VALLEY HONDA MAIN DEALERS— OPEN 7 DAYS ' GREENACRE STREET, CLITHEROE. Tel. 23108


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UNLEADED 11 LEADED With or without - the choiceJs yours - ail *Honda vehicles are


designed to run on LEAD FREE,: leaded or mixed petrol


HONDA OUT IN FRONT ' v- ' :


DRIVING INTO THE FUTURE --- • Aa-Ty


-, v "v, Whatever the colour of the Mitsubishi Starion, its- new 2.6 litre engine


is environmentally friendly, running exclusively on unleaded petrol. A catalytic converter minimises toxic exhaust emissions, without affecting its 153 bhp performance. With a J34 mph top speed, bucket scats, electric windows, four speaker stereo radio/cassette and alloy wheels are all fitted as standard.


See the 2.6 litre Station with aiiree 3 year . unlimited mileage warranty at: -


FAIRWAYS MOTORS PADIHAM ROAD, BURNLEY


a Price at tim e <i( going to prew f.16,969 (includes Car Tax and VT.but excludes on-the-road charges). MOTORS


Telephone: 831126 A


MITSUBISHI


of gentle persuasion has « been attempted. It has ( been wasted on the mind- , less yobbos who think dustbins and refuse tips are meant to be ornamen- ■ tal, and only brought into ; use when we are all cliok- ing on mountains of their , excrement and rubbish | blowing round town streets and country lanes alike. Their behaviour brings a visual and sense­ less desecration of our habitat. When it comes to clean­


For far too long the art t


lines, six-year-old children behave better than many adults. This must be because schools have for some time adopted the attitude of “teach ’em


young.” However, when given


the example set by adults of emptying ash trays, dumping beds and scatter­ ing chip papers around the streets and countryside children soon become just as untidy in their own habits. Therefore, another generation of litter louts is created. It is high time our politi­


I ( Clitheroe 22324 (Editorial) DELIGH


cians at both local and national level considered introducing legislation (and Ribble Valley could start with local bye-laws) for on-the-spot fines large enough to deter. An exta deterrent would be the stigma of names printed in the local press of those who break the law, high­ lighted on page one if possible!Punishing the few to benefit the majority is surely correct!


MRS. WHITTLE, 13 Central Avenue, Clithcroc.


Paying f< silent ml do not|


IN connection with the cillors recently held in 1 to reply to the comments! Yes, Mrs Birtwistle, it


is quite true the two candi­ dates who styled them­ selves “community centre" campaigners had a total of 127 votes between them. It is also equally true that the two elected candidates had together 222 votes, and if we are adding things up that way, this represents an overall majority of 95 — an almost two to one majority. If the result was applied to the electorate as a whole, I am sure poll analysts ivould give a 60 to 40 verdict against the centre. It is also quite true that


the parish council voted by a majority of five to three to apply to the Public Loan Board for sanction to raise a loan of £60,000 in order to make a grant of that amount to the com­ munity centre. This was done at an extraordinary meeting of the parish council. It was extraordi­ nary in more ways than one, in that it was hastily convened — with the mini­ mum legal notice — at the


request of members of the community association. No written notice of the meet­ ing, or the agenda, was delivered to members I three days before the meeting. Extraordinary also that by a majority of five to three the members refused to take the matter to a public meeting of the parish. Extraordinary! C e r ta in ly the most! extraordinary meeting I have ever attended in the whole of my 33 years as a


member of the council. It was also extraordi­


nary that five unelected members could plunge the parish into a massive debt that will take 25 years to pay off; more extraordi­ nary too, when, a couple of meetings previously the! same council decided that! it could not afford to lay I cushion-safety flooring*


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