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During his extensive career, he has occupied several senior man- agement positions with a major ADVERTISING FEATURE ' aster Mechanic Professional Auto Service, conveniently located at 210 North Service Road West (Town Centre I), is under new management. He may be a new owner, but Terry McKen is an old hand when it comes to fixing 'A Class A mechanic, McKen opened Master Mechanic recently, following more than two decades of industry experience. New owner at Master Mechanic 'lheuunkisalsotheplacefor "your winter “survival kit”, the equipment and supplies that are ,essential for day-to-day weather, or if you’re stuck or stranded. The . ,basics include an ice scraper and -' ‘brush, a shovel, booster cables, and items for traction (sand, salt, kitty litter or traction pads). A flashlight and flares are invalu- able if you’re in trouble at night or 'need to alert help. Depending on where you drive and how far you fmight be from a service station or pther help, you might want to carry ' Before you find yourself skid- ding and stalling, get your car tuned up for the season. Give your zngine, brakes and fluids the once ver, and mount proper snow tires. Keep your windshield wash- er fluid topped up, and carry a spare container, as battling slush can drain your tankin no time. know it’s going to make its grand entrance soon enough, blowing onto the local stage and playing until past the official end of its run in March. In Canada, , . . there’s no business like snow : , business â€"â€" though everything j, about it isn’t quite appealing. ' There’s a lot to do to get your car and home ready for winter. To make the process as smooth as ice, consider these suggestions. Getting ready for winter Choose the Yokohama S380 snow tire, with its unidirectional Y tread pattern and super-high-density siping, for superb >>>¢ 0K0 H AM A control in snow, slush and ice. It’s just'one of a wide range Performance Radials of powerhouse snow tires from Yokohama, designed to keep youonthemoveinwinter’sworst.Andallarecoveredbyour N O W Y0 U’V E G 0 T C 0 N T R0 L. Road Hazard Protection Plan. 80 avoid the snow job. du- : or on Iou ,yx/xzagx/W / . . 4 takeupalo ofroom,andcanbelifeâ€" savers if you’re stranded for any length fire of time. Keeping a first aid kit in the 0f \ car is a must in any weather. abon At home,justasin yourmr,keepa supply of salt or sand mdy. Falls are Master Mechanic offers com- petitively priced, professional McKen says he chose Master Mechanic due to one overriding factor: the operation’s one-toâ€"one service philosophy. “When you come here, you’re talking to the person who’s going to work on your car, pefiod. The work order doesn’t have to go through several department man- agers first,” notes McKen. tire manufacturer, and a national chain of automotive service stores. In his new venture, McKen is ably assisted by Joe Belanger, a veteran Class A mechanic himself. extra fuses, radiator hoses and fan belts; a tow line or chain; and an axe or hatchet Blankets, sleeping bags, extra clothing and non-perishable food don’t Ifyougetdraftsinthewinter, nowisthetimetosealandcaulk around windows and doors. Some people cover their windows with plastic sheets. But don’t seal your home like a jar of preserves â€" you still need air circulation and proper ventilation and access to fire or emergency exits. If you’re a fan of winter, you’re probably excited about its arrival. Others can only hope that for once the snow starts late and closes early. the leading cause of injuries at home, and icy walkways are a major culprit. Get your, snow shovel or blower out of storage, and make sure the blower is clean, oiled and in worldng order. If you own a snow blower, preâ€" pare yourself in another way â€" for the envious looks of neigh- bors, as they break their backs lifiing the demon powder. Services include alignment, mufflers, fuel injection, brakes, transmissions, gas tanks, oil changes, trailer hitches, tires and tire repairs, tune-uplcarburetion, electronic wheel balancing, D.0.T. safety inspections, electri- cal repairs, air conditioning sys- tems, and customer pick-up. Commuters and fleet service are welcome. Call Terry soon, at 845-0178. automotive and light truck repair and maintenance services, using state-of-the-art diagnostic equip- ment and premium car care prod- It’s a good time to service the firm, get a supply of furnace filters if you’re running low, and check the chimney for obstruc- tions or build-ups of creosote. Callinachimneysweepifneed- ed before sparking up the fire- place for the first time. If you’re buying logs, use only those that have been split, dried and sea- soned for 6-12 months; they’re safer, ignite faster and burn more efficiently. Terry McKen (right) is the new owner of Master Mechanic, located in the rear of Town Centre 1 (near McDonald’s). The down to earth McKen is a Class A mechanic and automotive industry veteran. (Photo by S. Henderson) FREEBatteryTestforflleColdWmterWeafller sus nslon steefln Generngehic‘e Condigon “Offer expires Dec. 30/! Bumper to Bumper Maintenance lnspectio; (with this coupon) Incl. brakes, tires, AUTO cuss AND suunooFs 569-8411 . WE INSTALL DON’T COME TO US... WE'LL COME TO YOU! ‘I'crry Helen Lube, oil 8: filter change ONN ‘ Most Insurance Companies 0 FREE mobile service 0 FREE pick-up delivery 0 No ‘50 lleductihle.* most @559 PLEASE mmner-w.owum “WAYNE“ WWW 210 North Service ltd. at Donal DI. OAKVILLETOWNCENI'ER! 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