Nader Bootsleg Study Accuses Dealers on Warranties
Washington reports a partly completed FTC staff study alleging car dealers and manufacturers fail to meet warranty guarantees on new cars. Ralph Nader released the draft, which critics call unfinalized, while FTC chair Dixon questions its legitimacy. The draft links sales focus to weak service standards amid rising dealer counts and longer warranties.
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Squirrel causes brief downtown Bay City blackout
In Bay City Michigan a squirrel climbed a transformer and short circuited power lines causing a five minute outage in the downtown area. Consumers Power Co division manager Lowell Shepard confirmed the incident and cited the animal as the cause.
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Dealers Face Strain From Inadequate Predelivery Work
A report criticizes taxed service facilities and lack of mechanics and space, noting new cars arrive in poor condition. Reimbursement for predelivery inspection averages $20 to $40 less than proper costs, squeezing dealer profits and encouraging quick, superficial inspections. The average total cost is not listed.
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