SHOCKING, is car abuse on the rise?

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Car abuse is a growing concern in California. "It may begin with not changing the oil or filling the gas tank," notes L.A. psychiatrist Joe Blair, "but it can escalate to actually hitting the car-and even leaving dents!" State Assemblyman Peter Fells has a plan for "battered-car shelters." Convicted car abusers will forfeit their vehicles to a center where mechanics will undo the damage. Meanwhile, batterers must attend stress-management classes.

"What cars are most likely to be abused?" I asked Joe Blair.

"Hondas are often victims. Also, late-model Fords. For some reason, abuse is extremely rare among S.U.V.'s."


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