KERR CADILLAC PONTIAC BUICK INC. has held and even widened its share of the automotive sales and service market in this area since they operied in Oakville in 1971. This may be attributed to the extended inâ€"stock selection of vehicles which are displayed on the lot for sale or lease which includes new PONTIAC and BUICK cars, the classic CADILLAC line, and the G.M.C. line of light trucks, vans and 4 x 4 sport/utility vehicles. Their success is more likely due to their commitment represented in the form of helpful customer service from President ROBERT B. KERR, General Manager FRED MacLENNAN and the staff. Customers feel comfortable and free from pressured sales, and are also assured of factory trained mechanical service and maintenance as well as full collision and painting service. The completely restyled Pontiac Trans Sport APV for ‘94 is an ultra sleek garageable miniâ€"van utilizing composite body panels which are extremely corrosion and dent resistant. It features an array of convenience oriented amenities including easily reâ€" arrangeable rear seats. The Trans Sport comes standard with a fuelâ€"injected 3.1 litre Vâ€"6 with front wheelâ€"drive, driver‘s side air bag, and ABS (antiâ€"lock) brakes. KERR CADILLAC PONTIAC BUICK INC. offers a smartâ€" way to get your new G.M. car, van or truck. With their leasing plan, you need only pay first month‘s lease payment a security deposit,.withâ€"terms and options being most flexible (on approved . credit). 410 SOUTH SERVICE RD. W., Oakville (416) 845â€"1681 (West of Dorval Dr.) Today, there are over 26 million automobiles produced around the world, so the consumer can choose from well over 500 different models. The gas mileage, appearance, safety features, durability and handling characteristics are still important factors when selecting a new vehicle. The cost is also a primary consideration. Perhaps the most serious decision, equally as important as what to buy, is where to buy it. Get to know MINUTEMAN PRESS; they‘ll make sure your company image is clear, â€"and you‘ll rest nights knowing it didn‘t put you into the red. Services at MINUTEMAN PRESS include preâ€"press work such as typesetting, graphics and layout, to multiâ€"colour printing and low cost, high speed copying. Many paper weights, colours and finishes are available to choose from, ranging from 20 pound bond to 80 pound cover. They can provide enlargements or reductions, and postâ€"press. work such as collating, numbering, folding, and complete bindery services. MINUTEMAN PRESS INTERNATIONAL INC. is a successful printing franchise operation established since 1973 with a network of over 900 locations in Canada and the U.S. The MINUTEMAN PRESS has a history in Oakville dating back over 13 years. Recently, on August 25, 1993, this centre became franchise owned and operated by PAUL MINNE. The real difference at MINUTEMAN ~PRESS is that they provide black print everyday at low prices, but they also run a different colour at black print prices on specific days because it allows them to eliminate wash up charges; Monday is blue, Tuesday is red, Wednesday is green, Thursday is brown, and Friday is burgundy. Anyone who has been placed in the position to support their company‘s image and operations knows that your choice of printer is an important one, because the printed image you send to your customer is a true reflection of your firm‘s image. MINUTEMAN PRESS has remained current with the latest production equipment to ensure a quality product with each run. They are especially known for their fast turnâ€"around on standard orders and their impressive ability to respond to emergency deadlines. This firm can provide you with a free estimate of any work, and are noted for helping to quickly process any insurance claims. They offer expert refinishing, painting with available twoâ€"stage systems (baseâ€"coat/clear coat), collision repairs, frame straightening, restoration work, fibreglass and composite body panel work, towing, and rental cars available. Licensed mechanics are on staff to provide major and minor mechanical repairs. Whether it‘s collision work with precision accuracy or mechanical work to keep you rolling, depend upon the expert service and advice from the professionals at ACTION COLLISION SERVICE. 871 EQUESTRIAN COURT, Oakville (416) 825â€"8311 (off S. Service Rd. W., near 4th Line) ACTION COLLISION SERVICE is a business that is recognized by auto owners, service centres, and insurance companies for good work, priced right. The company was established in 1979 and is successfully guided by BRIAN BUSSELL who has over 28 years of related experience. Unibody constructed vehicles collapse at a controlled rate to absorb collision impact. They consist of many parts joined together to create a solid unit, and are built using highly accurate jigs to ensure proper alignment. After a collision, repair technicians must return the vehicle to the same type of tolerance or alignment as it had before leaving the factory. As a means of servicing cars which utilize the newer technology ACTION COLLISION SERVICE has a system to restore vehicles with unibody construction to factory standards. THEY FIND CUSTOMERS BY ACCIDENT 1079 SPEERS RD., Oakville (416) 844â€"7586 (West of Fourth Line) The cars of today have statistically proven to be far better and safer vehicles than the car of 20 years ago; however, their repair may be more critical than it used to be. New materials, improved engineering designs and technological innovations have revolutionized the modern automobile so that even auto body repair, if improperly done, .can have a major effect on the vehicle‘s safety and driveability. IYYPOq cREATIMNG A NEW LEVEL OF .Pl‘i MTIMG Yon me 108 vou vestcrour MINUTEMAN PRESS . Presenting Interesting Facts About Businesses Serving the Area CUSTOMER SERVICE o Nt Tc hul P 4 Ned 1M SERVICE "FOR THE JOB YOU NEEDED YESTERDAY" Buick By Derek Kelly Burns Over 35 years ago, whale oil was used as transmission fluid. Although it is now made from crude oil or synthetics, transmission fluid is still prone to viscosity breakdown from hot summer or severe winter driving. Your automatic transmission is usually the most reliable unit in the vehicle, but is often neglected because it is not visible. 287 SPEERS RD., Oakville (near Dorval Dr.) An annual inspection and change of transmission fluid and filter from a trained specialist such as GARRY‘S TRANSMISSION SERVICE can ensure efficient shifting and virtually eliminate any roadâ€"side surprises.. It‘s relatively inexpensive and doesn‘t take a great deal of time. The staff at GARRY‘S TRANSMISSION SERVICE provide a free evaluation of your drive unit‘s overall condition. If it is problematic, they can then provide appropriate corrective service with parts that meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer‘s (OEM) specifications. They specialize in automatic and standard transmission repairs, front wheel drive and four wheel drive units, overdrive transmissions, as well as work on drive lines, differentials, CV joints and clutches. GARRY‘S TRANSMISSION SERVICE first opened in 1959 in Bronte and the firm moved to Oakville in 1961.. This company has been at its current site for the last 2 years. Owner MIKE FRACULJ took over the business in ©991, and personally has over 25 years of related experience. Te shop has experienced transmission technicians who consistently update their training to remain current with changing technology. The next time your transmission lets you down or perhaps you realize the virtues of preventative maintenance to help eliminate that possibility,. try, the services of GARRY‘S. TRANSMISSION SERVICE. Factory trained technicians are on staff to provide service for everything they sell as well as for most other makes and models of marine products. They can also winterize water craft and provide storage in the fall. A large brokerage division with experienced, qualified staff handles both new and used boats. Their level of professionalism in sales from the helpful staff at PARAGON MARINE SPORTS and the commitment to service for the future should assure them continued success. This firm has a history dating to January 10, 1984, and PARAGON MARINE SPORTS opened in Oakville in 1989. It was related interest as a boater and his recognition of the fact that many boating firm‘s lacked knowledge of the needs of boaters, especially novices, that founder president DAVE HIGGINS was motivated to open his firm. Dave knows the frustration of having a boat tied up in repair for weeks, and has responded by offering a fast turnaround time on all repairs. They also help to train boatâ€"buying customers in the operation of their new craft, ensuring safe control and maximum enjoyment. PARAGON MARINE was recipient of the "Outstanding Dealer Award" in 1991 by U.S. MARINE, based on customer satisfaction surveys conducted in Southwestern Ontario. PARAGON MARINE SPORTS is representing boats renowned for their value and reliability, such as STINGRAY, and MIRROCRAFT aluminum boats. This firm also provides MERCRUISER I/O‘s and stern drives, and a wide range of ARRY‘S G"M//Slll.‘?ï¬/fl// The first motor boat was built in 1864 in Paris, France. Certainly modern engineering has taken off from there and today‘s producers are vying for their niche in the marketplace by producing some of the most efficient and durable boats and drive systems. The prices right now seem to be lower than ever and buying a new boat now makes even more sense than buying used; you get the latest technology and features, and a better investment at reâ€"sale or tradeâ€"in time. Expanding its lines of hardware, SOFTWARE GALORE has introduced the ASI 9000 series from Seanix; this IBM compatible machine is Canadian designed and built, and currently #4 in sales in Canada. SOFTWARE GALORE is open Mon.â€"Fri. 9â€"9, Sat. 10â€"6. THE PLACE FOR YOUR MARINE REQUIREMENTS Units 18 19â€"785 PACIFIC RD., Oakville (416) $27â€"5400 Since opening SOFTWARE GALORE in December, 1992, owner ROY HARVIE has built up a good library of software to suit the needs of computer users businesses. There are packages for IBM and compatibles with systems such as Windows, DOS and OS/2, as well as many programs for Macintosh systems. Choose from exciting, challenglng games as well as tools of the trade such as word processing programs, spreadsheets, data base programs, accounting programs, utilities, graphics, multiâ€"media and desktop publishing software to name a few. They also feature a wide range of disks, accessories, and over 200 books magazines. Many consumers are just finding out about the CDâ€"ROM information storage format. A regular floppy disk holds one million bytes of information, or the equivalent of one thick book; a CDâ€" ROM (Compact Discâ€"Read Only Memory) stores over 600 million bytes, or the equivalent of 600 thick books. This immense storage capacity depletes the need to sacrifice a tree to print a 24 volume encyclopedia. Many new programs and resources found at SOFTWARE GALORE are now arriving in CDâ€"ROM format, offering many exciting possibilities. HOPEDALE MALL, Oakville (416) 847â€"7331 (1515 Rebecca St., at 3rd Line) Fax. â€" 847â€"3438 There are thousands of software packages available today, each one promising to make your microcomputer behave differently. Software seems straightforward enough when you‘re browsing through a computer magazine or looking at the packaging, but it can be more difficult to understand when you are ready to use it. It makes sense to purchase from a firm such as SOFTWARE GALORE who specializes in computer software and will be there to support you, helping you through the tough spots. 7HE FRIENDLY HOPEDALE MALL, Oakville (1515 Rebecca St., at 3rd Line) PARAGON â€" anaAnve MARINE SPORTS THE TRANSMISSION REPAIR SPECIALISTS sto@_? (416) 845â€"7131 Only the finest hardwoods are used by AZORES HARDWOOD FLOORING in a myriad of sizes whether it be narrow or wide planking, for walls or floors, in symmetrical or random layouts. Refinishing, repairs and staining is available, and they specialize in custom decorative borders. They cater to residential and commercial requirements. AZORES HARDWOOD FLOORING INC. has been serving the area‘s needs as a floor covering specialist for 10 years. The trained personnel along with owners ARTHUR MANNY will inform you of your choices and help you make a decision you will be pleased with for years to come. AZORES HARDWOOD FLOORING has a crew of installers who are well versed in hardwood flooring installation of all types, making sure the fit and finish is unsurpassed. If you are considering a flooring centre that could best serve your needs with a variety of options and personal customer service, consult AZORES HARDWOOD FLOORING. Choosing new floor fashions for your home can be a rewarding and dramatic part of a remodelling or decorating project. Floor fashions set the tone and feeling for a room more than any other element. If you are considering hardwood floors, the first step is to discuss your desires with people who are knowledgeable in their profession. The experienced staff at AZORES HARDWOOD FLOORING can guide you in making the right choice for your decorating needs. ‘When compared with other floor covering options, the natural beauty of wood with its warm rich glow and deep grain sets it in a class by itself. Wood is also environmentally compatible and doesn‘t add to indoor pollutants; it is a low maintenance and durable flooring that will last. Whether you‘re dining in, require fast takeâ€"out or 30 minute delivery, the value and consistently good food will bring you back to SWISS CHALET. § UNIT 6â€"785 PACIFIC RD., Oakville (416). 827â€"4808 (near Wyecroft Rd., just of S. Service Rd.) Famiilies with children are always welcome. Children can eat the same portions as an adult with many nutritious selections, but at kids‘ prices. Kids get fun place mats with activities, and there are free drink refills for both adults and kids. SWISS CHALET is licensed under the LL.B.O. There is a wide choice on the menu including chicken salad bowls, hot chicken sandwiches, hearty soup and fresh salads, combination plates of chicken and ribs, and a wide variety of carefully prepared desserts. Some newer items encompass chicken pot pie, chicken fingers, chicken almondine, and dishes from "The New Grill In Town"â€"â€"you can now pick from grilled chicken on rice or chicken Caesar salad. Each entree gives you a choice of their fresh cut French fries, baked potato, rice, and fresh salads (including Caesar salads for an extra 50 cents). SWISS CHALET CHICKEN RIBS was originally established in Toronto in 1954, and there are now at least 130 locations throughout Canada and also expansion into the United States. The location on Kerr St. opened 17 years ago and is franchise operated by FRANK LOPES. The Upper Middle Rd. location opened in August, 1986, and is franchise operated by RINO VETRONE who has been with the store since 1989, and took over as owner in 1991. Ever since SWISS CHALET opened their first restaurant, they have used a unique working method from Switzerland to give their chickens a distinct taste. They start with plump specially selected chickens which are fresh, never frozenâ€"â€"you can taste the difference. They spit roast the whole chicken slowly and carefully in real brick ovens, so they cook naturally in their own juices. Their chicken can be topped by SWISS CHALET‘s specially prepared sauce. Their ribs are special too as they‘re broiled slowly and basted with their tangy Barâ€"Bâ€"Q sauce to enhance the natural flavour. The experts at TRANSâ€"CANADA MUFFLER BRAKE service vehicles with quality parts that meet or exceed original ‘equipment manufacturer‘s (0.E.M.) specifications. The prices are among the most competitive and everything is guaranteed. _ chicken+ribs _ "ALWAYS SO GOOD FOR SO LITTLE" 549 KERR ST., Oakville (416) 844â€"4606 (across from Oaktown Plaza, North of Speers Rd.) 1011 UPPER MIDDLE RD. E., Oakville (416) 844â€"8751 (Upper Oakville Shopping Centre, Near 8th Line) These underâ€"car specialists can install complete exhaust systems for all domestic and foreign cars. Services at TRANSâ€" CANADA MUFFLER BRAKE include custom pipe bending, if necessary, to ensure an exacting fit, as well as dual conversions, catalytic convertor replacement, and the installation of quality shock absorbers, MacPherson struts and coil springs to properly maintain vehicle height and vehicle handling.. Brake service is provided to most makes and models including ABS (antiâ€"lock) braking systems. surfaced with the opening of a shop in Sudbury 3 years ago. Owner LYNTON PARKINS changed the name of his Oakville shop on May 1, 1993, and he personally has 18 years of experience in this specialized automotive field. (at Speers Rd.) Changes in your vehicle‘s braking system and exhaust usually occur with deterioration over time and sometimes go unnoticed. You don‘t have to wait for obvious rumbling, grinding and vibrations before you seek attention for your car. Stop into TRANSâ€" CANADA MUFFLER BRAKE periodically for a routine inspection and evaluation at no obligation before expensive repairs accumulate and affect related systems. They can provide a detailed account of your vehicle‘s underâ€"car condition as it pertains to exhaust, braking, and suspension systems.. The staff will then take the time to explain the technical information into terms you can understand, recommending replacement or the next anticipated service interval. This local underâ€"car specialist originally opened in November, 1984. The name TRANSâ€"CANADA MUFFLER BRAKE j MUFFLER BRAKE WHERE CUSTOMER EDUCATION, QUALITY PRICE EQUAL VALUE Unit 16â€"670 4TH LINE, Oakville (416) 842â€"68 swiss chalet "THE NAME PEOPLE RECOMMEND IN HARDWOOD FLOORS" (416) 842â€"6854