Evening star., 1927-11-20
ACCESSORY COUNTERS OFFER
MANY WORTHWHILE DEVICES
Safety Equipment for Autos Proves Most
Popular With Customer In
Winter.

Because automobiles of today are so
much more completely equipped the
motorist is strongly tempted to for
get that the accessory shop is filled
with devices that contribute to the
safety, comfort. convenience and eco
nomy of Winer car operation. In
other words, while the modern car car
ries many features that previously
We're lacking, there still are many
items that may be added TO 1t with
most pleasing results.
AS a matter of fact, there are ac-
cessories which are not used on many
makes of cars that may we'll be class
ed rs indispensable. Then, too. there
is the very important fact that OF
those already on the car wear may
have reduced their efficiency so that
replacement is an absolute necessity.
Helpful Accessories.
So when considering Winter driv-
ing in it's more rigorous aspects, it is
the part of wisdom to remember that
the accessory shop is a veritable treas
ure-troye for the motorist willing to
spend a small sum for the conyen.
fences it offers. There is safety, COM
fort. better performance. and war
ranty against many of the traditional
mechanical troubles of Winter in the
eVer-broa dening menu that the acceS-
sorry dealer is prepared to submit to
his patrons.
Safety accessories probab are the
most appealing because Winter pre-
scnts a variety of special hazards, the
existence of which one cannot afford
to ignore. Among the most essential
appurtenances TO safe driving at this
season, of course, are tire chains. Now
mn hi Inn @iy,cr
some valuable lessons about chains.
1t knows not only that they are nec-
essary, but that the more chains on
the car the greater is the security
against accident. Therefore, when the
car owner goes chain buying he ac-
qulreS not merely one pair for the rear
wheels, but also an additional set for
the front wheels.
The ultimate in wisdom, according
to safety advocates, is represented in
this policy. In addition, many motor
lists have found that fifth chain for
the spare tire is valuable feature
in that it eliminates the disconcerting
problem of having to transfer chain
every time tire is changed during
the Winter. Keep the spare tire
equipped with a chain is the advice
of those who have been introduced
to the advantages of this practice.
Almost every car has windshield
wiper of some sort. But it is we'll to
remember that these cleaners are sub.
ject to frictional wear which requires
but relatively short time to reduce
their efficiency to the vanishing point.
In such case it is not always neceS-
sary to replace the entire unit. New
blades, some treated with chemicals
that prevent water from freezing on
the windshield. may he purchased at
small cost. But the arm will not wonk
If the valve or gear mechanism of the
cleaner has succumbed to the ravages
of wear of age.
Radiator Devices.
There are many important aids to
engine efficiency on the market. Out
standing among them, of course, are
the. devices that protect the radiator.
One can make ones choice among
automatically operated shutters, man
ually operated shutters, or the older
radiator and hood robes. But one of
these devices should be utilized, for
there is no greater abuse for the en-
gine than to have it operate at a tenn
perature that is too low-under 10 de.
grecs at least-and it is certain to do
so unless the radiator is protected