The Mail-Journal, Volume 12, Number 41, Milford, Kosciusko County, 5 November 1975 — Page 9

New electronic ignition good but not miraculous

Electronic ignition systems, standard equipment on most late model cars, were designed to help keep emissions low. But they still require periodic maintenance.

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Largely due to requirements stemming from emissions control, the car makers began using the electronic ignition systems to.provide more voltage to tire a wider-gapped sprrk

plug. The new systems eliminate breaker points and condensers and replace them with magnetic components that trigger the system for secondary voltage. However, many of the components of the electronic system are the same as in conventional ignitions and maintenance requirements are not too dissimilar. Champion says.

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MICHIGAN'S NEW MOTOR repair act provides that parts replaced in normal service operations must be returned to the car owner upon request.

Michigan car repair law first in nation

A form of the doggie bag will soon become common for motorists having their cars repaired in Michigan. Under that state's new “Motor Vehicle Service Repair Act,” service facilities must, upon request, return any parts that have been replaced to the owner. In cases where the part is too large or otherwise impractical to return, then it must be made available for the car owner’s inspection. This provision of the Michigan act is among parts of the law intended to create an atmosphere of trust between the motorist and service industry. The first law of its type enacted in the US., the Michigan statute is becoming a model for legislation under consideration in several other states. Provisions of the law include: • Licensing of all automotive repair facilities in Michigan. • That certification be obtained by at least one person in each repair service offered by the facility. Specialties to be included are engine repair, automatic transmission, manual transmission

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and rear axle, front end. brakes, electrical system, heating and air conditioning and engine tune-up. Non-certified mechanics may be employed but their work must be inspected and okayed by the certified mechanic. (A man may supervise more than one specialty but he must have separate certification for each one he supervises.) • Each customer must be given an estimate itemizing charges for parts and labor before the job is begun. Charges over that estimate may not be levied unless agreed to by the customer. • Upon return of the repaired vehicle •Io the customer, he shall be given statement including what repairs were needed, both estimated and actual cost of the repairs and identification of any replacement parts needed, specifying whether they were new, used, rebuilt or reconditioned. The statement must be signed by the facility owner or his designated representative and the name of persons performing diagnosis and repair must be listed.