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D6 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday October 9, 2002 Meray Motors shows the future of Mercedes Benz at its 2003 preview gala Meray Motors gave its clients a glimpse of the future with a preview of their new E-, SL-, and CLK- class cars. The preview, held at the Harbour Banquet & Conference Centre followed by a reception in the Lighthouse restaurant, attracted 300 guests. The crowd was also dazzled by the Mercedes G500, pictured below. The vehicle is the ultimate in 4X4s, with three locking differentials. INSTANT DEALER REBATES* on a set of four Goodyear: Wrangler RT/S (van, pickup, SUV), Eagle RS/A (perform ance) or Ultra Grip (W inter) tires. IN-STORE FEATURE REGATTA 2 (all season) PI 85/70R14 $7950 P205/75R14 $ 8 7 " PI 95/70R14 PI 85/65R14 P195/75R14 $83<X> P205/70R15 $98" $83°° P215/70R15 $10250 $83°° P225/60R16 $ 1 1 9 0 0 By Chantal Ayotte · Special to the Oakville Beaver Above: Wendy Arroyo and Allison Neal from Burlington try out a Mercedes SLK 320 during the Mercedes Benz 2003 Presentation at Harbour Banquet & Conference Centre. Below: Paul and Eva Ivach from Oakville enjoy a glass of wine during the Mercedes Benz 2003 Presentation at Bronte Lighthouse Restaurant. __________ Other sizes available. ** _ FALL BACK TO BASICS _ 'CARCARE PACKAGE This service includes: 1.Change engine oil, replace oil filter and lubricate. 2.Top up all fluids including brake, windshield, differential, transmission, and power steering. 3. Rotate all four tires and adjust air pressure. O g h te n all drive belts. 5.Provide a four-litre jug of windshield-washer fluid. 6.Analyze battery charge and dean as required. 7. Inspect front ond rear brakes and clean as required. O ffer valid for most tors an d light trucks until Novem ber 9th, 2 0 0 2 .___________________ H O T TIRE DEALS! DUNLOP GOODYEAR PI 85/60R14 WINGFOOT HP P195/70R14IMTEGRITY $66" PI 75/65R14 SP20 ALL SEASON $63" $110" SI 18" $70" P215/75R15 WRANGLER RADIAL $73" P215/70R15 INTEGRITY P225/75R15 CONQUEST AT P235/75R15 WRANGLER RTA P225/60R16 EAGLE GA $80" PT85/70R14 SP20ALL SEASON $ 6 3 " PI 85/65R14 SP20 A li SEASON $ 6 5 " P235/70R15 ROVER TOURING P245/75R16 ROVER AT SI 04" $121" SI 23" Other sizes available Call for additional d e ta ils /* EARN 100 BONUS AIR M IL E S ® rew ard miles when you buy a set of four: Aquatred 3 (all season), Eagle HP (performance) or Wrangler AT/S (van, pickup, SUV) tires. (Or earn 2 5 bonus reward miles per tire.) li" "$15~OFF Get SI 5 off portidpnting retoiler's price. Not valid in comjunction with any other offer. Must present this coupon at the lime of purchase. One coupon per customer. I I Get $15 Off A n y Mechanical Service O ve r $100 I Instant rebates oft participating retailer's price, at time of purchase, when you buy four until November 9th, 2002. Rebates are also available per tire. Instant dealer rebates shown above are on a set of four tires: $40 on 13" and 14" tires, $60 on 15" tires and $80 on 16" and 17" tires. Bonus AIR MILES® reward miles offer valid until November 9th 2002. See participating retailers for details. "Dealers may sell for less, limited time offer. © '" Trademarks of AIR MILES® International Trading 0.V. Used under license by Loyalty Management Group Canada, Inc. and Goodyear Canada Inc. O n T he W in g s O f ` SeedealerforcJetails 4TH LINE AUTO Speers S a f e * TIRE 303 Upper Middle Rd. E. 905-842-3001 905-338-0011 FINAL 2002 CLEAROUT ONLY UNTIL OCTOBER 31st OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST YOUR LAST CHANCE TO GET OUR BEST OFFER ON 2002 FORD FOCUS, TAURUS & WINDSTAR Don t be left out in the coldcheck your battery (NU)--Cold weather delivers a wicked one-two punch to your battery. Freezing temperatures reduce a bat tery's engine-cranking power. And cold weather thickens oil, which makes the engine even harder to start. In fact, it takes five times more bat tery power to start an engine at minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit than it does at plus 70. Battery replacement may be neces sary for many motorists this year. So before Old Man Winter leaves you stranded, check your vehicle battery. Some of the danger signs of battery failure include headlights dimming when accessories are in use and more difficult crank starts on cold days. Also, even if your battery tests out well, you should consider replacing it if it is near the end of its warranty peri od. The average original equipment battery is guaranteed for three years-- and that's usually how long it lasts. A thorough battery check should include an examination of its cable connections to make certain they are clean and tight. Loose or corroded con nections can diminish the battery's starting power markedly. If your connections are sound, wipe them and the terminals with a mixture of baking soda and water, which cleans and neutralizes the acidic corrosion. If they are unsound, replace the battery cable. Once re-installed, dab the connec tors with a protective coating of grease to further prevent corrosion. When battery replacement is neces sary, the best solution is a new mainte nance-free battery. High technology batteries are powerful enough for quick starts even in extremely cold weather. This type of battery is avail able at major retailers nationwide. No matter what kind of vehi cle you drive, make sure you can depend on your battery when the tem perature drops. Don't be left out in the cold. -- News USA 60 MONTH PURCHASE FINANCING ON ALL NEW REMAINING IN-STOCK 2002 FOCUS, TAURUS & WINDSTAR PLUS NO DOWN PAYMENT AND NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS OR CASH PURCHASE 2002 FO C U S L X 2002 TAU R U S L X 2002 W IN DSTAR L X *13,920 INCLUDES $2,000 CASHBACK S 19,999" INCLUDES $3,500 CASHBACK 100,0 0 0 km *21,895 INCLUDES $3,500 CASHBACK 5 YEAR Five tips for winterizing your car PLUS, ON THE PURCHASE OF MOST REMAINING 2002's · Down Payment · Payments for 90 Days · Interest for 90 Days 2002 F-150 2002 2002 ESCAPE 2002 RANGER 2002 MUSTANG FORD DEALERS. W IS E B U Y E R S R E A D T H E LEG A L C O PY: *0% purchase financing on new in-stock 2002 Focus/Taurus/Windstar for a maximum 60 months to retail customers on approved credit. No down payment required. Financing n° t available with any other offer. 0% purchase financing on most new in-stock 2002 Ford vehicles, for 90 days to retail customers on approved credit. After the 90 day payment deferral 0% - 7.9% purchase financing (varies depending on vehicle model) is required on most new in-stock 2002 Ford vehicles for a maximum of 36/48 months to retail customers, on approved credit. No down payment required. Offer excludes F-Series over 8500 GVW, Thunderbird, SVT vehicles and all Lincoln. For vehicles without cashback offer: E.g. $20,000 financed at 0% annual percentage rate for 90 days, monthly payment is $0, cost of borrowing for the first 90 days is $0 and total still owing after the 90 days is $20,000. After 90 days $20,000 financed at 5.9% annual percentage rate for 36/48 months, monthly payment is $607.63/$468.86, cost of borrowing is $ 1 ,874.68/$2,505.28 and total to be repaid is $2 1,874.68/$22,505.28. For vehicles with cashback offer: (E.g. Windstar) E.g. $20,000 financed at 0% annual percentage rate for 90 days, monthly payment is $0, cost of borrowing for the first 90 days is $0 and total still owing after the 90 days is $20,000. After 90 days $20,000 financed at 0% annual percentage rate, monthly payments $ 417/$333 for 48/60 months, cost of borrowing is $3,500 (including foregone cashback). Total to be repaid is $20,000. The effective rate of interest on $3,500 cashback is 7.68% /6.17% for 48/60 month terms. " Cash Purchase a new in-stock Focus LX/Taurus LX/Windstar LX for $13,920/$19,999/$21,895. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price before cashback deducted. Offers exclude freight ($790/$935/$1,025), licence, insurance, administration fees and all applicable taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. Limited selection On remaining 2002 models, Dealer trade may be required. Some conditions may apply to the Graduate Recognition program. See Dealer for details. fFive year or 100,000 km (whichever occurs first), Powertrain Warranty is available on all 2002 model year Focus/Windstar/Taurus. Ontario FDA, P.O. Box 2000, Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 (NC)-Don't let the memories of balmy summer drives, lull you into complacency. There's tough driving ahead as the nights close in and win ter's trials and tribulations loom. The wise driver knows that this is the time to prepare for what winter will throw at us. A little preparation now can save a whole lot of grief a couple of months down the road. Here's a five point checklist to help you get your vehicle into shape for the wild weather that's on its way: 1. Now's the time to change the oil and filters. Certain filters are able to trap 96% of foreign particles the first time they pass through the engine, and provides protection for up to 11,000 kilometres. 2. While you are at it, change the air filter, too. Your engine has sucked in 14,000 litres of often polluted sum mer air, for every five litres of gas burned. 3. Check your plugs and ignition wires. Carbon build-up or gap erosion will mean slower start-ups, which drain an already cold-weakened bat tery. Increased exhaust emissions and poor fuel economy may also result. Experts often recommend Autolite® Platinum and Double Platinum plugs which, because of their platinumcoated tips, virtually eliminate gap erosion. 4. Make sure the fuel injectors are clean. Clogged injectors can cause higher fuel consumption and sluggish performance. Add fuel injector clean er to just one tank of gas, and res$pre performance and acceleration that were lost due to injector deposits 5. Antifreeze/Coolant does not last forever. Test its potency and replace it if necessary. Prestone lines of Antifreeze/Coolants are designed to protect a range of vehicles of all kinds, from light cars to heavy trucks and diesels. Most call for a 50/50 mix of fluid and water. Check your manu al for details. -- News Canada