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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1968
Page
5
The piece analyzes the true expense of running cars, noting owners focus on weekly fuel and tax costs while broader outlays such as maintenance insurance insurance and depreciation are often overlooked. It discusses how drivers gauge affordability and the hidden sums required to keep vehicles on the road.
A discussion stresses that all wheels, especially the rear pair, should be balanced to ensure even wear and better handling. The article notes motorists often neglect balancing, which can raise maintenance costs and affect ride quality over time. It includes engineer calculations on weight distribution and annual mileage impacts.
A damaged reading describes an air bubble forming in tyre walls and breaking down the cord. It warns to inspect sidewalls for small mounds and periodic signs beneath the car. The text notes that a bubble often precedes a tire failure or blowout.
Piers Courage stars at Warwick Farm as the Tasman Cup round unfolds with Cosworth V8s and 1 600cc engines on track. Strong shows by Chris Amon and Dino Farina highlight a tense race amid oil spill hazards and engine changes while Tim Clark faces pace pressure and team dynamics shape final standings.
Lead in overseas sales shows General Motors posting 1 571 000 units for 1967 with 1 195 000 passenger cars and 252 000 light trucks despite declines in some markets. The year featured strong reception for new models including the Opel Kadett and Commodore and the Holden Australia operation.
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