Awardâ€"winning dealer is sold on Toyota Not one to make idle commenâ€" tary, Apa points to the 1993 Initial Quality Study by JD Power and Associates, which listed Toyota ADVERTISING FEATURE By Stephanie Henderson oyota is celebrating its | â€"30th anniversary â€" in k. Canada this year, and Frank Apa is thrilled to be a part of the action, after taking his own detours in the automotive indusâ€" try. The affable partner of Oakville Toyota has been selling and leasing cars in the Toronto area since 1974. "I had managed one of the largest leasing compaâ€" nies in Toronto, and found that of all the cars, Toyotas had the best resale value, and made the cusâ€" tomers happiest. There‘s not a doubt in my mind that Toyota is the best." O1Ktir: stores [(e]) TB3 2740 Royal Windsor Drive _ _ Between Ford Dr. Winston Churchill _ § under the categories of best light trucks in all five areas â€" compact pickup, compact sport utility, Oakville Toyota owner Frank Apa outside his Speers Road dealership. AND compact van, fullâ€"sized pickup and fullâ€"sized sport utility, best car in the $12,000 and under, National Account Cards Welcomed The dealership has received more awards in the past two and a half years under Apa‘s ownership than it had in the previous 18, he says. Monthly service information clinics are part of Apa‘s serviceâ€" In addition to offering products with a proven track record, Apa has insisted on topâ€"notch service. It has clearly paid off, judging by the dealership‘s increase. "It‘s such a pleasure to have a car that‘s reliable. That‘s why Toyota is the best selling import in North America, and is number three worldwide." As for production, Toyota facilities in Georgetown, Kentucky and Cambridge, Ontario were awarded with "gold" and "bronze" ratings respectively. $12,001â€"$17,000 and $17,001â€" $22,000 price ranges. * Thou shalt not ignore the air filter. A dirty air filter will _ affect performance and can allow dirt and other contaminants to reach and damage the engine‘s moving parts. Generally, air filters shoulcf changed once a year or after 12,000 miles. * Thou shalt properly maintain the coolant system. Coolant is the Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville L6K 384 URTH LINE AUTO SERVICE Locally Owned and 559 SPEERS RD., OAKVILLE 842â€"3001 Send or drop off entries to: Using the clues provided, complete the "ings" below. 11. When bees do this, it hurts. â€"ING 12. These people aren‘t exciting. â€"â€"ING 13. Broken arms go in these.â€"ING 14. If you‘re in this you‘ll do anything. â€"â€"ING 15. This is a fun water sport. â€"â€"IN 16. To throw away or discard. â€"ING 17. To exercise the mind. â€"â€"â€"ING 18. Heading to a destination. â€"â€"ING 19. Done in kitchens. â€"â€"ING 20. Usually done at night â€"â€"â€"ING Twenty "ings" mixture of water and antifreeze, usually at about a 50:50 ratio, that helps cool the engine during operation and prevents freezing of water in the radiator when the engine is idle. Coolant also lubricated the engine block, radiator and bearings in the water pump, but can lose its effectiveness after 24 months. With minimal maintenance costs and high resale value â€" Apa "Our cars are solid, no rattles. You never hear of a Toyota not starting. We even had one staunch Nissan supporter, who had driven in from Richmond Hill, test drive a Toyota, then a Nissan and return to purchase a Toyota. ‘Your car is not tinny,‘ he told us." "People are completely overâ€" whelmed by a new car, so we like to do a followâ€"up. We do a walkâ€" around on the car, and demonâ€" strate things like changing a flat tire, and review warranties and preventive maintenance." Apa invites car buyers to "drive and compare" Toyota prodâ€" ucts to others on the market. oriented business philosophy. Name Address (See ‘Resale‘ page 4)