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Members have the Last Word!
Do you have a question, comment, suggestion, anecdote or pet peeve? Send your letters to:
Claudine Gervais
Editor, CAA Magazine
CAA Manitoba
870 Empress Street
PO Box 1400
Winnipeg Manitoba R3C 2Z3
Tel: 204 262-6145
Fax: 204 775-9989
Email: claudineg@caamanitoba.com
Letters may be edited for length or clarity.
Dear Editor:
In this members' forum, we have the last word!
I read with interest the article featured in the Fall 2004 issue's "Driver Seat" column, "How to Banish Blind Spots." One of the best ways to eliminate the "blind spot" by the side of the car is to stick one of those small round mirrors on the bottom far corner of the side mirrors. They are about 1 3/4 inch in diameter and can be bought in many supply and hardware stores. I have driven down to Mexico through the USA for 5 years and find the little round mirror to be very effective. I don't have any blind spots now.
- Charles Begley, CAA Manitoba member
Warm Memories of Mexico
What a delightful article, Mexico: The Colonial Heart (Fall 2002)! Having wintered in San Miguel de Allende and having traveled by bus to Guanajuato many times (once is not enough), how lovely it was to revisit these beautiful areas through this article. The points covered, the photography ‚ surely it will encourage many readers to see this beautiful part of Mexico. May I suggest that getting there from Western Canada by way of Leon rather than Mexico City is the preferred route.
- P. Hennan, Winnipeg
Sketchy Sketch
At the end of the excellent article, Acne Auto Supply (Fall 2002) is a sketch of a container ship bearing a red container, steaming under an unidentifiable red flag through a flow of icebergs toward a church bearing no less than four crosses (obviously a thinly disguised St. Basil's church in Moscow's Red Square). I, as no doubt, others, fail to see the significance or connection to the article.
- R. Pankiw, Dufrost
Editor's Note: The sketch connects to the section of the article that explains where stolen cars go. Some are dismantled for parts while others are re-sold whole in other provinces or exported for sale outside the country. The artist chose Moscow as a distinct European symbol so this ship's destination (with cars in the containers) would be clear.
Merit System Unfair
As drivers for 40 years each, we have both earned the maximum number of merit points and have not been responsible for accidents in the last 25 years. It seems totally unfair that the maximum is five ‚ no matter how many years you've been accident free. After the five, there is no appreciation of good driving. Yet, should you have an accident and are at fault you can lose your merits very quickly. It would seem fairer to be rewarded for good driving and earn an extra merit every five years.
- S. & N. Barbour, Winnipeg
Klick Equality
I also feel it is unfair that merits earned are per year (or two) instead of distance traveled. Those of us who travel 80,000 kilometers/year will more likely encounter minor traffic problems and potential demerits, where a very poor driver logging 5,000 kilometers has less time to screw up and still earn more merits.
- M. Henderson, Brandon
Lighten up!
I don't know why the use of headlights on all running cars is not mandatory. If it reduces the number of daytime collisions by 11.3%, just think how many could be prevented if all cars were required to use their lights. Some cars are very had to see approaching ‚ particularly at dawn and dusk, or in rain or show on the highway. I would like to see a law passed making ALL vehicles use their headlights at ALL times when driving.
- R. Stenhouse, Winnipeg
Thanks for the Memories
Many thanks for the 25-year membership award. It is much appreciated, and I wish to thank CAA Manitoba for the many services I have had occasion to use over the years. It is very gratifying to know CAA is always there in times of an emergency. I wish you much continued success in the years ahead.
- G. Robson, Winnipeg
Battery Assist Service a Boost
I just wanted to comment and send a hugh THANK YOU to one of your employees, Dan Quigley. He came out to help me this morning because the battery in my car decided to quit. He was courteous and very efficient, and very much a pleasure to deal with. Needless to say, I did purchase my new battery from him. Being a single mom, it's very reassuring to know that if I have a problem with my car, I have someone to call. Your service was prompt and a pleasurable experience. I have told all my friends and people from work that they should join CAA. Once again, "Thank You" to Dan and to CAA.
- G. Cantley
The statements, opinions and point of view expressed in articles published in this magazine are those of the authors and publication and not necessarily those of CAA Manitoba.
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