THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Friday, May 12, 1995                   TAG: 9505120561
SECTION: AUTO WEEKLY              PAGE: H1   EDITION: FINAL 
SOURCE: BY MARY SCULLY
                                             LENGTH: Short :   31 lines

GETTING CAR READY FOR SUMMER HAVING YOUR VEHICLE CHECKED OUT CAN SAVE A BREAKDOWN - AND MONEY.

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ERIC THINGSTAD

Kathy, left, and Paul Mullins believe they get the most value for

their money by keeping their cars in tiptop condition. Kathy's 1985

Chrysler Fifth Avenue is in prime condition; they expect to enjoy

many years of traveling in their new 1995 Town & Country minivan.

Judy O'Toole checks her oil every couple of weeks. She learned the

hard way by ruining an engine without oil.

O'Toole has her minivan serviced regularly so it's safe, reliable

transportation for Hannah, 5, right, and Belle, 4 months.

by CNB