Wednesday, June 13, 2001 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER 07 B e s t W h e e l s O a k v i l l e MEET THE TEAM A C O N T I N U I N G SERIES P R O F I L I N G T H E STAFF OF O A K V I L L E ' S "5 STAR C H R Y S L E R C E R T I F I E D D E A L E R S H I P ' A L BANKS Al Banks was originally born in Burlington but moved to Oakville as a child and wouldn't want to live anywhere else. His spare time is spent playing hockey, fixing old cars or quality time with his family. A l's job as one of O ntario's elite certified service managers at Lockwood Chrysler will be much more demanding in the future months with the dealership expanding in leaps and bounds. Al will head a large service team as the dealership expands the current 10 service bays to 23. " Even though the dealership is growing, we still believe in the personal touch when dealing with each and every customer." 175 W y e c ro ft R d. 905 845-6653 Photo by Barrie Erskine Modern day mopeds come in a variety of colours and in both male and female models. "5 STAR CHRYSLER CERTIFIED DEALERSHIP"! The evolution of the moped By Christina Chabot SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Say goodbye to astronomical gas prices - mopeds are back. The transportation phenomenon that rocked the 70s and 80s is sweeping the roads o f Oakville with a trendier, more powerful style. "The traditional moped was a bicy cle with an engine," remarks Ryan Driscoll, owner o f Mr. Moped, which recently opened on Speers Rd. "These are fully automatic, with 2-speed transmission...This is a high-end quality unit - you can drive these things forever." Mopeds have evolved over a period o f 47 years, says Driscoll, resulting in a high-efficiency, low-maintenance vehi cle that fits into everyone's budget. "It's a very affordable way of trans portation," says Driscoll, who original ly switched from the car industry to mopeds because o f high fuel prices. A top provincial salesperson for Chrysler, Driscoll left his job at the head office to provide Canadians with "a fun and eco nomical way of getting around town." Economical may be an understate ment. At 210 km to the gallon, and $3$4 of fuel ("the cheaper, the better") to fill up the tank, moped owners breeze by gas prices. The mini-motorcycles sport 49 cc engines, but are also fully operational as bicycles, and don't require any special licensing. "There's no motorcycle license required," says Driscoll, adding that the only requirement is a 20 minute written test at the Ministry of Transportation. Synthetic oil, adds Driscoll, makes these bikes "very easy on the environ ment." Prices range from $2399 for smaller models to $2699 for larger models. Mr. Moped imports its TOMOS mopeds from Slovenia, and its D.O.T. safetyapproved gear from Italy. The bikes come in a variety of colours. The shop also offers repair services, but, Driscoll adds, "the bikes are so basic, very little can go wrong." For more information, or to find out about a no money-down, interest or payment for 90 days deal, call Mr. Moped at 905-849-9400, or look for the yellow sign at Fourth Line and Speers Rd. w h a t do you e x p e c t fro m y o u r c a r t h is s u m m e r? exp ectm o re summer on n o w at your ontario fo rd dealers 2001 Taurus SE Sedan Standard Features Include: · 3.0L 0H V V6 Engine · Automatic · Power Adjustable Pedals · Air Conditioning · Power Driver's Seat with Lumbar Support · AM/FM with CD Player · ABS \ · Dual-Stage Front Air Bags · Crash Severity Sensors With power adjustable pedals 0.9 %f 48 month purchase financing on ALL new in-stock 2001 Taurus SE Sedan. The Taurus has earned five stars - the highest possible U.S. Government crash test rating - for front impact for both driver and front passenger - three years in a row.** 2001 Focus SE Sedan Standard Features Indude: · 2.0L Split Port Induction Engine · Air Conditioning · 5-Speed Transmission · Power Door Locks with Remote Keyless Entry · Dual-Stage Front Air Bags · Height Adjustable Driver's Seat · SecuriLxkTM Anti-Theft System 36 month lease for only 0 per month with $ 2 ,5 9 5 down, $ 2 5 0 security & $730 freight. Or lease for $229/month with $1,500 down 2001 Windstar LX Standard Features Indude: · 3.8L 200hpV6 Engine · Automatic · Air Conditioning · Power Windows/Locks/Mirrors · ABS · Dual Sliding Doors · Over 40 Standard Safety Features Indudes Value Group: · Speed Control · Tilt Steering · Privacy Glass 36 month lease for only $ O R With personal safety system month with $4,745down, 0 security & $955 freight. 48 month purchase financing on ALL new in-stock 2001 Windstar. O' Or lease for $352/month with $1,500 down Hurry,. Limited time offer. :y e a r W 100,000 km Windstar is the only minivan to earn a Five Star Crash Test Rating seven years in a row for front impact for both driver and front passenger In U.S. Government testing.** www.ford.ca/offers YOUR ONTARIO FORD DEALERS. WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: fQ.9% purchase financing on atI new in-stock 2001 Taurus for a maximum of 48 months to retail customers, on approved credit. E.g. $20,'000 financed at 0 9*% annual percentage rate for 48 months, monthly payment is $424,38, cost of borrowing is $370-24 and total to be repaid is $20,370.24. Down payment or equivalent trade may be required based on approved credit. ' Lease a new 2001 Focus SE Sedan for $199/$229 per month based on an annual tease rate of 2.9% and a 36 month lease from Ford Credit to qualified retail lessees, on approved credit. Total lease obligation is $9,759/$9,744 with $2,595/$1,500 down payment or equivalent trade required. First month's payment and $25Q/$275 security deposit required. ` Lease a new 2001 Windstar LX with Value/Utility Group for $259/$352 per month based on an annual lease rate of 1.9% and a 36 month lease from Ford Credit to qualified retail lessees, on approved credit. Total lease obfigation Is $ 14,069/$t4,T72 wtth a $4,745/$1,500 down payment or equivalent trade required. First month's payment and $300/$425 security deposit required. ttO% purchase financing on all new in-stock 2001 Windstar for a maximum of 48 months to retail customers, on approved credit. E.g. $20,000 financed at 0% annual percentage rate for 48 months, monthly payment is $416.67, cost of borrowing is $0 and total to be repaid is $20,000. Down payment or equivalent trade may be required based on approved credit. 0 Personal Safety System includes: dual-stage front air bags, crash severity sensor, safety belt pretensioners, safety belt energy management retractors, safety belt usage sensors and driver seat position sensor. Some conditions and a mileage restriction of 60,000 km over 36 months apply to all lease offers. A charge of 8 cents per km over mileage restriction applies, plus applicable taxes. Lease offers exclude freight ($730/$955), licence, insurance, administration fees and all applicable taxes. Dealer may lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. All offers are mutually exclusive and cannot be combined. Purchase financing not available with any other offer. Some conditions may apply to the Graduate Recognition program. Dealer may not have vehicle in stock. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. See Dealer for details. *No charge 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Protection Program is available only on all new 2001 and new in-stock prior model year Focus and Windstar. To be eligible delivery must occur between May 14 and September 30. 2001. Offer available to retail customers only. Any purchasers/lessees of fleet, government or daily rental vehicles are ineligible. See your Ford of Canada dealer for additional details. ttT h e highest front impact rating for both the driver and front passenger in U.S. Government National Highway Traffic Safety Administration testing (www.NHTSAcom). Ontario FDA P.O. Box 2000, Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Photo by Barrie Erskine Sandro D'Ovidio and Chantal Driscoll ride the latest versions of the moped from TOMOS. O a k v il l e B eaver NEW S & SPORTS Three Tim es a W eek Entertainment Oil & Filter Change © O a k v i ll e mazoa F l a m e D e c a l s SOLD S e p a r a t e l y . MRZDfl PROTEGE SE For only /m o n th more Introducing the 2002 MAZDR PROTEGE5. Now available in dealerships. get on LX with air conditioning, keyless entry, new 2.0L 130-hp engine. 15" wheels and upgraded upholstery. Audi M A »· >>· » C h a n g e engin e oil Install oil filter C heck fluids levels N o t a p p lic a b le to all models <# S* <D M B A U O 9 S 6 * V «C t M aintain the Advantage & PARTS Plus tax where applicable. Please present coupon at time of write-up Not to be combined with other offers. Not redeemable for advertised specials, previous purchases, or cash. 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