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w w w .in si d eH A LT O N .c o m O A K V IL LE B E A V E R W ed n es d ay , A u g u st 3 , 2 01 1 1 4 arrival of MY12 cars which will be later this year. To be eligible to reserve a Nissan LEAF, consumers must be registered on www.nissan.ca/leaf and live within the vicinity of a Nissan LEAF certified dealer. Those meeting these criteria will receive an email in the coming weeks with all the details on how and when to order a Nissan LEAF. Reservations will be very limited for MY 11 and made on a first-come-first-served basis. A second wave of reservations will be available in the coming months for the 2012 Nissan LEAF and as pro- duction ramps up and more cars become available, reservations will open to the broader public. Continued from page 13 Metroland Media Carguide Magazine Summer is the main season for road construction, which means there's a good chance you'll hit a bump or two, or come across loose stones and other hazards associated with construction zones. These road conditions can be tough on a vehicle's steering and suspension systems and can throw out the alignment, while loose stones have the potential to damage the vehicle's exterior or windshield, according to Be Car Care Aware Canada. The symptoms of steering and suspension or wheel alignment problems are uneven tire wear, pulling to one side, noise and vibration while cornering or loss of control. The main parts of the systems are shocks and/or struts, the steering knuckle, ball joints, the steering rack/box, bearings, seals or hub units, and tie rod ends. Be Car Care Aware recommends that motorists have their vehicles checked immediately if any of these symptoms exist, as steering and suspension systems are key safety-related components that impact the car's ride and handling. Regardless of road conditions, these sys- tems should be checked annually and a wheel align- ment should be performed at the same time. Motorists also should do frequent visual checks of their vehicle's exterior and windshield to identify any chips, dings or cracks. These are small problems that can become costly repairs and safety hazards if they aren't taken care of immediately. Looking Down the Road is Be Car Care Aware's 2011 theme to increase consumer awareness about proper vehicle maintenance, safety and repair. Research shows that there is $10 billion worth of vehicle maintenance and repair being neglected by Canadian consumers. Road construction can be tough on your vehicle LEAF falls into Canada