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34 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday September 13, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com Mini magic By Stacey Morrison SPECIAL Auto EVERYTHING Four years after its North American introduction, the MINI is still generating smiles. With its friendly round headlights, wide bulldog stance and cheerful colour schemes, the small hatch continues to turn heads and rack up healthy sales figures. Part of its long-term success can be attributed to its gender-neutral appeal. Though it could eas- ily be a "chick car," the MINI manages to avoid this stigma largely by offering a vast array of personalization choices and, in Cooper S form, a macho power boost. Built by BMW, the German automaker's influences are evident in the smaller MINI, most notably with its sharp steering, high-tech safety features and what is arguably the best handling in its class. In fact, the agile little hatchback can easily out-manoeuvre many more expensive and Continued on Page 36 $ 3990 $ SAVE FROM % Y OUNGS AUTOMOTIVE LTD. ' $ 6990 TIRES FROM EARLY BIRD BOOKING 4990 giant tire $ 8000 25-45 Off SALE THREE TREAD ZONES FOR SUPERIOR TRACTION IN ANY WEATHER TripleTred tires offer 3 unique tread zones and 3 compounds for improved handling on dry, rainsoaked and snow covered roads. Deeply carved Aquachutes for wet roads. Volcanic sand and glass for snow and ice Reinforced shoulders for unexpected maneuvers on dry pavements REBATE ON 4 WINTER RADIALS TRIPLE TREADS RATED #1 BY CONSUMERS! CAR & VAN TIRES FROM All-season tread pattern for grip in all weather conditions. GOODYEAR FORTERATM TripleTred TECHNOLOGY SUVs Size: .........Event Price P235/75R15 ..... $000.95** 25P215/70R15 ..... $000.95** 45% P235/70R16 ..... $000.95** Off P265/75R16 ..... $000.95** Size: ..................Event Price P155/80R13 .... $59.95** 25P185/65R14 .... $67.95** 45% P195/70R14 .... $68.95** P195/65R15 .... $72.95** Off FALL SERVICE INSPECTION $ 3990 49 90 72 Point inspection, check brake, oil & filter & tire rotation. Some models extra BRAKE SPECIAL $ TUNE-UPS $ FR 4990 39 90 Service Calipres Change Brake Disc and Pads (parts extra) Some models extra. 3990 Plus Parts Some Models Extra AUTO GLASS & WINDSHIELDS Expert installation and quality glass. 40 years combined experience. Insurance claims welcome. Straight purchase, specials too! Reasonable Prices, Excellent Quality, Great Warranty! Chris Potter Service SAFETY INSPECTION $ Repairs extra COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC SAVE ON RADIATOR & $ F ENGINE LIGHTS, ETC. COOLING SYSTEM, TIMING BELTS, ELECTRICAL, EXHAUST 2005 NISSAN SENTRA GXE $ Jeff Young Service 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA GLE $ Loaded and immaculate. Auto trans, air, stereo CD, 6 speakers, leather, alloy rims, power roof. Warranty. 2003 HONDA ACCORD $ Auto trans, air, stereo, power windows & locks, low kms, factory warranty. Fully equipped, leather, power sunroof, air conditioning, 4 cyl. automatic. Warranty 9,890* 14,990* 17,990* Ken Young Sales 1996 AUDI A4 $ auto sales 4-door, auto, V6, excellent shape, service records, warranty. HOTLINE 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN Air cond, auto trans, stereo, 7 passenger, V6, warranty. 8,990* 905-467-1263 2003 NISSAN MAXIMA SE $ Fully equipped, leather, sunroof, etc., silver finish, low kms, one owner. $ 10,990* 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE $ 2 door sports coupe, warranty, automatic trans., air cond., stereo, CD, silver-grey metallic, factory warranty. 42,000 kms! 2001 NISSAN SENTRA XE $ Paul Samborski Service One owner! 4 door, 5 speed, air & stereo, 15,000 kms, CD. 8,990* 19,990* 9,980* Brendon Brown Service FREE LOCAL SHUTTLE · OPEN SATURDAYS We Service All Major Fleet Accounts 297 Speers Rd. Oakville (N.E. corner of Dorval & Speers) 905-827-7477