Evening Star Newspaper, October 4, 1925, Page 73

* DEALERS INVITED 10 SERVICE PARLEY Improvement of Sales Meth- ods Will Be Taken Up at Meeting. Ways for improving sales methods reased business efliciency ed on to the buyving pub- ve of better service will National Auto- > be held at 2, it was an Vashington Automotive Trade Association, which is sponsoring the meeting. 9 E {on is to be the oc ttaking discussion of im- ant factors in the sales phase of ihe antomobile business by a gzroup of experts supplied by the National Automobile Dealers” Association. Simi- lar meetings are being held in other large cities. The local dealers associa- tion has arranged the conference to be held here to give dealers of this sec tlon an opportunity to review in a gathering of this sort the advan ment which has been made in sal portion of the automobile busi- ness and considet means ever improvement m ales methods in order to benefit the dealer re zin of profit sion of purchasing accommoda- Dealers T ed. Dealers in passenge trucks, in Washington an en invited o a ference whether or membsr of the W. A of group meetings will morning, while the dealers will attend sion in the afterncon from 2 o'clock. Discussions by recognized author- ftles before the general conference will center around the theme of im- provement of merchandising practice. Development of successful les plans, methods for placing used-car handling on a sound basis and an out- line of what profit a dealer should be expected to make will be explained by speakers Arrangements for the meeting are in charge of a committee headed by Rudolph Jose. congress was described as to develop the automobile on a basis which, from fits asing soundness of organization, will make possible a real benefit for the buying public, in a Washington Automotive Trade Assoclation state- ment announcing the session. Service and Profit. “The better situated is the dealer, the more he is in a position to serve the buying public,” it was pointed out. “Elimination of waste, ineffi clent methods of managzement and| sales practice is the purpose of well established dealers, who realize that | 1hey can best advance the interests of | the buying public by first placing | themselves on as sound a basls as| cars and 1 its vicinity W the con- they are A series to & possible. “The dealer who makes a fair margin THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., OCTOBER 4, ' DOWN THE ROAD—The Most Irritating Motorist in the World. —By BECK I THE HOST WHO DASHES FOR SHELTER EVERY TIME .IT SHOWERS, To AVID PUTTING WP 7/ ! Copyrgpe. 1925, by Mesapatieen Newspaper Servise THE SIDE CURTAI —/ e 7 v S Y/ of profit can continue in business and be in the best position to continue supplying the type of service the purchaser of cars expects. He be. comes a better. competitor against others in the business and through building up a healthy competition af- fords substantial benefit to the public to be served. WOMAN AUTO ENGINEER. With women succeeding in the field of law, medicine. politics and the vari ous flelds of business. automotive en. eering is not without its contribu- | n from the fair sex. One woman s been given membership in the Society of Automo- tive Enginee She is Miss Ethel H Bailey of Portland, Me. I THE OLD MECHANIC SA I I don’t know whether I'm makin’ myself clear. Suppose we take it from There's the matter of 1 umin’ that ‘s gettin’ uldl voung. think over | another angle. it from stavin’ that keeps "here’s so'methin’ to There full| © some day when the c: one fellow ) illus He used to change es this idea of | U lilution, but now ttin’ old he rune nkcase and_sometimes doesn’t seems to be| polixhin’ polis ne often enough to | Self th 1abby. that there is plenty of water in the radiator. If there is a squeak some. where he is quick to jump out und locate it. hot he stops, lifts the hood and lets it cool off. All these acts of kindness— mind—at a time when the car could best endure being abused. Later when If the engine seems to be | 1925—PART - 3. BALLOON TIRES sHow Y. M. C. A. Building for Manila. C BIG SALE INCREASE | Twice as Many Disposed of So Far This Year Than in 1924. Twice as many balloon tires have been sold so far this vear than during the entfre year 1934, according to manufacturers’ figurg During the first six months of balloon tire shipments_fol i industry in | the United States are reported as to- taling approximately 9,000,000 as compared with 5,000,000 for the whole ar of balloon tires report that are being used more extensively nzer cars and are entering the | bus fleld. A balloon type | tire has been developed for use on commercial vehicles, where thorough | ng from the shocks of the road is desired. Better methods for | buflding balloon tires are claimed to have increased their popularity. Im- provements include the flat-tread prineiple permitting a longer and more even wear, and a uniflex construction, which reduces ‘Internal heat and lengthens tire, according to the manu facturers. i BRAKE OPERATION THEME Well to Remember Certain Pecul- iarity in Its Applicaton. | 1f @ car is equipped with an emer gency brake operating on the pro- peller shaft just back of the transmis- it is well to remember a certain peculiarity of its operat when brakes are applie ry to press out the v is nearly at a standstill. The ne helps to slow down the cai until the last minute when, of course, it would tend to pull the car forward a bit, provided it had enough gas to keep from stalling. With the brakes on the whecls the differential acts to enable one wheel to hold back even if the other tends to force the car for ward. But when the braking foree is | applied to the propeller shaft brake the engine power is bucking it on equal terms. It is better then Lo press out the clutch very shortly after start- ing to stop. ——e bile purchasers are paying levy of $29 on every car FOR ALL WHEELS DOBDES HEOOOE & is to be for The building., w st about $290.00 stories high, will ‘onstruction of a reinforced concrete flding for the Army and Navy Y. M. [and will have slec] 1 Jing decommodativ A. has just been started in Manila. | for 600 men OUT OF THE CONGESTED TRAFFIC AREA 2 29 The “‘Boss Talks STAR we since we SERVICE SEATION have continually tried to improve upon the many little things that mean so much in the way of conifort to our patrons. And it is this personal interest that has brought us the popularity we enjoy. “For instance, there is the ice water fountain, de signed from a sanitary standpoint. to quench your thirst. There are lavatories for men and women. There are seven air towers, insuring the quick filling of tires for our patrons. “Our Attendants Are Picked for Their Promptness and Courtesy “When these and the other conveniences are taken into consideration, it is no wonder that the women folks are keen abo the business men. too! I vou want your cay we have a 2-car Wash Rack: if you want your crank case drained, we ¢ four oil pits: we are eve pared to handle vulcanizing. when desired MORE THAN A FILLING STATION “We are more STATION. In add Mobiloil. Caspar and Au Standard “Anti-Knock complete line of fir Tires, etc. Our personal remember washed, pre Every Container Is Plainly Marked With the Grade of Oil It Contains. and You Get the Grade You Specify ur 00 It is located in the old Walled Cit X = the body, for instance. A lot of trouble and when the [brand-new car will go for a long time in the showrooms begin to| without a polish, yet most owners of new cars will be very generous with tores his car in | Polish and elbow grease. Then when he car gets to a point where it needs ng—badly—the owner tells him- the car is gettin’ old and| 1n ek He offers this as an excuse for neglectin’ the car. half full of | Sort of willful destruction. When a car is new, or even when it a couple of|is runnin’ at its prime, the average 1t’s one reason | driver tries to give it a helpin’ hand. He does not force it up hills. the car really needs a lift in order to give a little longer service the owner | starts treatin’ it rough. “It's gettin’ old,” he says, not realizin' that he's| makin’ it old. which motor. Austria. fcan automobiles, fmports Amer- It becomes a Automobile delivery wagons are re. placing canal boats for business trans- portation purposes in Holland. He sees Rundlett Rim Co. 1336 14th St. N.W. '3top envying ownersof | bus trans, H ! portation is well organized. not only in| M the city of Vienna but in outlying| | u e a er sections as well. . | ifuuilsrfn_uribi’_imfmis‘vj CyJhe MODERN Dowmowr{STAflowA STAR SERYICE STATION JNO. R. BRIGGS, Manager 12th and C Streets N.W. A BLOCK BELOW THE AVENUE AT TWELETII caunding where turning from Fours and other Sixes to the New Oakland? Why are they placing orders for it in a volume which is taxingOak- land’s capacity to supply? ; @ m Why are motorists every- @® One Reason is Oakland valwe—New prices, %70 to *350 lower, 5 More and M_O.l'e_ J ewetts on the Road Another Reason is Oakland quality—New bodies by Fisher, ; Air Cleaner, Qil Filter, Four-Wheel Brake refinements are onlv a Every day sees more Jewetts on the - without disturbing those in front. road. Every day our new plant—the S her Than E ! few of the more than 100 improvements. most modern in the industry—is taxed - Overshadowing All of course, is Oakland performance. ta meet the growing demand for this When you drive—then anly can you Unmatched freedom from vibration due to the Harmonic Bal- quality car—at moderato price! mmm@?mg achieve- ancer, an exclusive feature, gives new emphasis to Oakland’s The greatest coach value on today’s =l Mwfl = {t ’:;:mth" & speed, acceleration and flmbi%is ' market! Because of performance that surpasses cannot be described. It must be expe- g;-ettyefiamnnceofflt\;a:m And Far ahead in every respect! That’s the secret of the turn towards Oak- 3 e land. That’s why this car will win your favor over anv other in the field! rienced! Because of roominess that Touring Car . . ‘102§ (Old Price . *1095) sign —color—refinements, That's WY self in doubled volume—because of the Coach . . . . 1095 (OldPrice * » . 1215) Mo o mproved Jewett Conch. And because Landau Coup 1128 (Old Price . 1295) Landau Sedan . 1295 (Old Price 1645) such value.” : of its remarkable value. If comfort You Want'fltisComfort.’ is what you are seeking—and of course Allni:ua:lawry ~ ~ General Motors Time Payment Rates, heretofore the lowest in the indws- try, have been made still lower.We can now save you as much as $40 to $60 in your time payment costs. - ADAMS MOTOR CO. type of performance interests you, and —made so for improved riding quality. DISTRIBUTOR we think it does—then by all means Take any road —at your natural speed. have a Jewett Coach demonstration. Jewett Coach will do it restfully. And 2015 Fourteenth St. N.W. 14th St. Branch SERVICE STATION For it is a car whose fine riding quality, roomy too— like most big sedans—with- 1612 14th St. NW. Phone Pot. 1742 1701 Kalorama Rd. N.W. roominess, quality of detail and price out their bulk. Room to enter and leave - P S —— = : 'WINNING A}N}D, HA,OV‘J. 'D_!'-N\G’ GXOT0iD W, Alt'l‘,?; OAKIAND STX Many Important Improvements A new air—cleaner addsyeare of service—insures clean arr —clean oil—clean cylinders. Greater fresdom fron car- n. scored cylinders, worm d o . do—increased Tife are the results. Light switch is comvenieatly at hand on the steering deer. Indirect lighting on thedash eliminates glare. Gear ahift and emergency brake levers —and many other improve- meats. srLex®T e 0 Always making them finer 3 Paige-hydraulic 4-wheel brakes at slight extra cost Jewett Coach Now $1245 ‘Wholesale and Retail Distributors WASHINGTON-VIRGINIA MOTORS, Inc. 16th and You Streets—Potomac 732. Paige-Jewett owners appreciate the value of our Wasson Motor Check, which is part of our service equipment GEORGE C. RICE, OPEN E\'ERI\;FIZ\I' NING UNTIL 9 FRAZIER MOTOR S 215 16th S 1601 14th ST. N.W. RS 518 ALEXANDRIA MOTOR COMPANY, MOTOR SALES AND SERVICE (0., WASH-WES' 33 New York Ave. N.E. 117 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria, Va. 2114 1th New lower prices on all improved Jewett models as foliows: Coach $1245, De Luxe Touring $1320, De Luze Coach $1400, De Luxe Roadster $1500, De Luxe Sedan $1680. Prices f.o. b. Detroit, tax extra. T2 ) PRODUCT OF GENERAL MOTORS () Ecorec S5