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10 WHEELS August 11, 2006 Ensure an enjoyable summer driving holiday by following a pre-trip checklist Before packing up the car and hitting the highway for your summer road trip, it's important to make a pre-trip checklist to ensure a safe and enjoyable vacation with the family. By reviewing the following tips from Michelin-Certified Alliance Tire Professionals, you can minimize the risk of any road trip mishaps while keeping the kids happy and entertained! Tire tune-up: Tire tune-ups are just as important as your children's regular check-ups! Make sure to have a complete tire inspection from your local Alliance Tire Professionals dealer including tire pressure and tread wear on your spare. Many tires have tread wear indicator bars molded into the tread. When the tread is worn down to where you can see a solid bar of rubber across the width of the tread, it's time to replace the tire. Rate your speed! There's no need for speed on a fun family road trip. Taking a leisurely pace will allow you to see the great Canadian landscape and ensure you arrive at your final destination safely. However, it is important to learn your tire's speed rating if you're outfitting your car with new tires before a trip. All tires have a designated speed rating, and it's important to respect your vehicle manufacturer's recommendations to avoid hazardously modifying the vehicle's handling from its original design. A speed symbol is a letter such as T, H, V or Z that refers to the maximum speed capability of a tire, normally following a number in the range of 80 to 110 such as 84T, 96H, 102V. This symbol can be found within your vehicle's owner manual or on the vehicle placard, which is normally located on the door frame or glove box door. Car check-up: It's not only important to make sure your tires are in mint condition-- you need to prepare your entire car for the road to ensure a safe trip. Make sure to top up all of your fluids, and if you're still hearing that rattling noise every time you start your car, now is the time to get it fixed. Don't leave home without all of the necessary emergency equipment such as extra windshieldwiper fluid, a flashlight, batteries and a first aid kit. Don't forget to make a pit stop! Travelling with kids can be a bit of a challenge since they can't sit for long periods of time, so take breaks along the way and let them run off some energy. Packing a soccer ball in the car doesn't take up too much room but can really help out when you want to let the kids run loose. Kids can plan too! In order to ensure that every member of the family has an enjoyable road trip, why not incorporate the kids into the planning process? Have them pick something special they would like to do. Perhaps they would like to check out an amusement park, go swimming at a beach or check out an insect museum. For more information on how to prepare for a road trip, visit your local Alliance Tire Professionals dealer. --News Canada ZERO NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S WELL EQUIPPED AT $25,798 Purchase Financing Options % PURCHASE FINANCING ON OUR MOST POPULAR MODELS 175-HP, 2.5L DOHC Engine, A/C, Automatic, Power Locks, Windows and Heated Outside Mirrors, Remote Keyless Entry, ABS, AM/FM/CD, and over 50 more standard features... Fuel Efficiency*: Highway 39 MPG (7.3L/100 km), City 28 MPG (10.0L/100 km) Choose Your Payment (60 month Lease) Rabbit has impressive hop that is sure to be popular Continued from pg. 7 are also easy to understand and manipulate-- something I personally prefer over the high-technology gadgetry found in some of the other new models. On the road is where this car shines. Living up to its name, the Rabbit can really hop off the line at a pretty good clip-- comparable with both the Civic and Mazda3. However, if pure performance is what you really want, the 200-horsepower GTI may be more your style. I only had a chance to sample the automatic version of the five door and came away thinking that this was an outstanding package for just over 22 grand. Some of the roads we tackled were really suffering from winter kill, yet the Rabbit handled the bumps and potholes with ease, thanks to the fully independent suspension system that uses a multi-link rear and optimized front axle. Just from my brief time with the Rabbit, I'm willing to bet its attractive price, German-heritage and name recognition factor are sure to make it a sales hit right from the get-go. And only time will tell if the Rabbit can multiply enough to rank up with the Civic and Mazda3 at the top of the sales chart. 0% 1.8% 2.8% 3.8% Vehicle not exactly as shown. 24 months 36 months 48 months 60 months $260/month $279/month $298/month $2,000 down $1,000 down $0 down $ 298 LEASE FOR /MONTH FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN PAYMENT $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT 4.8% $2,398 down $1,398 down $0 down LEASE APR ALTIMA · FRONTIER · MAXIMA · MURANO · PATHFINDER · SENTRA · TITAN · XTERRA · X-TRAIL % NISSAN X-TRAIL XE FWD WELL EQUIPPED AT $26,248 175-HP, 2.5L DOHC Engine, A/C, Automatic, Power Locks, Windows and Heated Outside Mirrors, Remote Keyless Entry, ABS, AM/FM/CD, and over 50 more standard features... Fuel Efficiency*: Highway 39 MPG (7.3L/100 km), City 28 MPG (10.0L/100 km) ZERO Choose Your Payment (60 month Lease) $275/month $298/month $330/month $ 298 198 438 LEASE FOR LEASE FOR LEASE FOR /MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS DOWN PAYMENT OF $1,398 $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT 4.8% 3.8 LEASE APR LEASE APR LEASE APR NISSAN SENTRA 1.8 SE WELL EQUIPPED AT $17,298 126HP Engine, A/C, AM/FM/CD, Power Locks & Windows, Remote Keyless Entry, 60/40 split folding bench seat, and over 45 more standard features... Fuel Efficiency*: Highway 46 MPG (6.1L/100 km), City 34 MPG (8.4L/100 km) ZERO % Choose Your Payment (60 month Lease) $260/month $279/month $2,000 down $1,000 down $0 down $ /MONTH FOR 60 MONTHS DOWN PAYMENT OF $1,498 $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT % $298/month NISSAN MURANO SL AWD WELL EQUIPPED AT $40,998 245 HP 3.5L DOHC 24V V6 Engine, Xtronic CVT Transmission, ABS, 18" Alloy Wheels, Dual Zone Auto Climate Control, Heated Front Seats, 225 Watt Bose® Powered 7-Speaker 6-Disc In-Dash CD Changer Audio System w/AM/FM w/MP3 Capability, Fuel Efficiency*: Highway 32 MPG (8.9L/100 km), City 23 MPG (12.1L/100 km) ZERO % Choose Your Payment (60 month Lease) $438/month $505/month $550/month $4,995 down $1,995 down $0 down $ /MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS DOWN PAYMENT OF $4,995 $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT 3.8 % COME SEE THE ALL NEW 2007 · Class leading interior space · Class leading 122 Horse Power · Standard driver, front passenger and side impact airbags · Fuel efficiency: Highway 6.3L/100 km City 7.9L/100 km · Available technology includes: Bluetooth® wireless and XtronicTM transmission (CTV) VERSA FROM $14,498 2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT AT A GLANCE BODY STYLE: 3- and 5-door hatchback DRIVE METHOD: front engine, front-wheel drive ENGINE: 2.5L DOHC inline 5cylinder, 150 hp, 170 ft.-lb. torque FUEL ECONOMY: five-speed manual 10.7L/100 km city, 7.2L/100 km highway; six-speed automatic 10.5L/100 km city, 7.1L/100 km highway. PRICE: $19,990 three door; $20,990 five door Milton's 610 MARTIN STREET, MILTON Martin St/Hwy 25 SALES DEPT. HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 9:00 - 9:00 Fri. 9:00 - 6:00 Sat. 9:00 - 5:00 Steeles Ave. N www.nissan.ca +Lease offers on new 2006 X-Trail XE FWD W6RG78 AA00, 2006 Altima 2.5S T4RG76 AE00, new 2006 Sentra SE C4CG56 AA00, new 2006 Murano SL AWD L6TG16 AA00. 4.8% / 4.8%/3.8% lease APR for 48/60/48 months. XTrail monthly payment is $298/$330/$275 with $1,398/$0/$2,398 down payment. Lease price excludes freight and PDE of $1,269. Total lease obligation is $15,598. License, insurance, registration fees, freight and PDE of $1,269 an taxes are due at lease inception. Altima monthly payment is $298/$279/$260 with $0/$1,000/$2,000 down payment. Lease price includes freight and PDE of $1,190. Total lease obligation of $17,880/$17,740/$17,600. License, registration fees, and taxes are due at lease inception. Sentra Monthly payment is $198/$225/$180 with $1,498/$0/$2498 down payment. Lease price includes freight and PDE of $1,114. Total lease obligation is $13,378/$13,500/$13,298. License, insurance, registration fees and taxes are due at lease inception. Murano Monthly payment is $438/$550/$505 with $4,995/$0/$1,995 down payment. Lease price includes freight and PDE of $1,314. Total lease obligation is $26,019/$26,401/$26,235. License, insurance, registration fees, and taxes are due at lease inception. XTrail, Murano PPSA of $52 in Ontario, Sentra, Altima PPSA of $60 in Ontario. First monthly payment and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Leases based on a maximum of 24,000km per year with excess charges at $0.10/km. Purchase offers available on new 2006 XTrail XE FWD W6RG76 AAOO, 2006 Altima 2.5S T4RG76 AE00, 2006 Sentra SE C4CG56 AA00, new 2006 Murano SL AWD L6TG16 AA00.Purchase price of $26,248/$25,798/$40,998, financed at 0% APR for 24 months, excludes $1.269/$1,190/$1,114freight and PDE. Equals $1,093.67/$1,074.92/$720.73/$1,708.25 per month. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $26,248/$25,798/$17,298/$40,998. Purchase finance of 0% APR for 24 months, 1.8% APR for 36 months available on Sentra, 2006 Altima, 2006 Maxima, 2006 Frontier, 2006 Xterra, 2006 Pathfinder, 2006 Murano, 2006 Titan, 2006 Xtrail models. 2.8% APR for 48 months, 3.8% APR for 48 months, 3.8% APR for 60 months available on 2006 Sentra, 2006 Altima,2006 =Xtrail, 2006 Maxima. Purchase financing examples: $17,000 at 1.8% per annum for 36 months equals $485.44 per month plus applicable taxes, cost of borrowing at $475.87 for an obligation of $17,475.87 $17,000 at 2.8% per annum for 48 months equals $374.78 per month, cost of borrowing is $989.57 for an obligation of $17,989.57. $17,000 at 3.8% per annum for 60 months equals $311.55 per month, cost of borrowing is $1,692.93 for an obligation of $18,692.93. License, insurance, PPSA of $44 in Ontario, registration fees and taxes are extra. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offers are available O.A.C. through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. The Nissan names, logos, product names, feature names and slogans are trademarks own by or license to Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. And /or its North American subsidiaries. *Nissan fuel efficiency based on highway mileage from 2005/2006 Transport Canada figures and used for comparison purpose only. Actual fuel consumption will vary depending on usage and accessories. 2007 Versa 1.8S B5LG57 AA00 MSRP $14,498, excludes $1,150 freight and PDE license, registration, insurance, duties and applicable taxes. 2007 Versa versus 2007 Entry level competitors. Availability of specific feature is dependent upon the phones Bluetooth support. Please refer to your phone owners manual for details. Xtrail LE model shown, MSRP $33,948. Altima 3.5SE with accessory spoiler shown, MSRP $31,661. 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