The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

D2 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, October 20, 1999 f* f! Hug it? Drive it? Hug it? Drive it? AUTOMOTIVE Turbo-chargedBeetle impressive T he New Beetle has been available for a couple of years already, and people are still experiencing double-take whiplash. While we're thoroughly tickled with the pep supplied by the 115-horsepower 2.0-litre SOHC four-cylinder found in the base GL, Volks really smacks us in the funny bone with a turbo option four in the GLS T h e In stock! No w ait! Drivers wanted.' (^ ) Oakville Volkswagen 5 5 7 K e rr S tre e t, O a k v ille (9 0 5 ) 8 4 4 -3 2 8 5 turbo ups the horse power to a whop ping 150, enough to beat up on many so-called sport coupes. The 20valve 1.8-litre turbo engine is cour tesy of the Audi A4. The turbo GLS also receives stiffer underpinnings and more stopping power thanks to better brakes. The thrifty 1.9-litre 90-horsepower turbodiesel is also available on the GLS. Aside from new model designations, there are several key changes, the coolest being a speed-acti vated spoiler mounted to the top of the rear window on the turbo-equipped cars). If you don't want to drive at the 150-km-h speed necessary to coax it out, a dash switch will complete the feat on com mand. The flower holder on the dash is standard equipment on all New Beetles, as is air conditioning, 16-inch steel wheels, anti-theft alarm, full gauge package, power locks, techno-funk interior with soothing purple instrument lighting, and keyless remote entry. Type: Hatchback Base price: $21,900 Base engine (hp): 2.0-litre SOHC 14 (115) Optional engines (hp): 1.8-litre DOHC 14, turbocharged (150), 1.9-litre SOHC turbodiesel (90) Layout: Front engine, front-wheel drive Transmission: Five-speed manual/four-speed automatic (opt.) Fuel consumption (1/100 km, city/hwy): 5.6/4.4 (TDI) Safety: Front/side-airbags, ABS Weight (kg): 1,280 Basic warranty: 2/40,000 Roadside assistance: Yes Web site: vw.com Oakville* £Ase.d C a r .A I I I I I 1 TO RUN ON THIS PAGE CALL NOW! V / r* > '//) / I Are you ready for the really cold one? Among fears haunting motorists in the winter is being stranded with car trouble and putting them selves and their passengers in jeopardy. Nearly 40% of road service calls are for cars that won't start Most are due to lack of maintenance. Frequently an aging battery or electrical system is the culprit. But not always. How to Avoid Car Trouble B e g i n 1988 HONDA PRELUDE 5 speed, clean car. OVER 40 VEHICLES IN STOCK! 1990 CAVALIER 2 DR. Black, auto, air, very clean, 1 owner local car. OVER 40 VEHICLES IN STOCK! 1994 OLDS ACHIEVA As is. Needs 2 holes and anti-roll bar. OVER 40 VEHICLES IN STOCK! OVER 40 VEHICLES IN STOCK! KYLIE'S VANS S2KSS 827-0777 KYLIE'S VANS SSS8S 627-0777 KYUE'S VANS SSSSS 827 0777 KYLIE'S VANS 1510SpeeisRd. 3rd U or Speers '93 EXPLORER XLT Fully loaded incl. leather. Unbelievably clean, 115,000 kms. Certified JjA & emissions. ^ O c s U v ille * * I I y V \o fo r* s 96 LANDROVER DISCOVERY SE with dual power roofs, 80,000 kms. Service record incl. SALES A LEASING INC O ak-land U iK o JnM ertury 844-3273 Oak-land Lincoln M ercury 844-3273 '95 PATHFINDER SE TRAIL BOSS Silver, auto, leather, moon roof, only 69,000 kms, WADE 1997 HONDA CRV kmin d .O ak lan d q u alitycert., X -re n to l. 1 owner, all wheel drive, anti-lock brakes, A/C, auto, dual air bags, CD, power windows, power locks. Oakland certified. /S & . /< m / S k f Stk. #P2046A * | ' IW jK i L M 3 Q O B Fully loaded, autom atic with sun roof, 124,000 km s. to fc to fe S i Sfc. #A0525 Oak-land Lincoln Mercury O a k v i l l e ^ /\o to i* s SALES A LEASIN G INC O a k v ille A c to r s SALES A LEASING INC 844-3273 Oak-land Lincoln Mercury 844-3273 '95 WINDSTAR GL P - 1994 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 5-speed, only 97,000 kms, new tires and exhaust. M 1 owner. /$ -( 1 owner, A /C 5 speed, A M /F M cassette, sport alloy wheels, tinted glass, financing available, Oakland Certified. fM t o / d to 7-passenger and dual air, 110,000 kms, new tires and brakes. Impressive condition. O a k v ille y V A o to 1997 JEEP TJ SAHARA 1 owner, 4X 4. hard & soft lop, A /C 5 speed, lift steer ing, AM /FM /cassette, d u d air bags, 4 .0 L E F I V-6, mint condition, A ' m ' n 'H L 'n .fm Oakland certified. * < -> I M /% Stk. #A0522A ^ Iffl stk. #P2i 85 I w m w W m I Oak-land Lincoln M ercury 844-3273 Oak-land Lincoln M ercury 844-3273 P I Advertise Your with a diagnostic checkup. If a sys tem or component is in maiginal con dition, this may be the only way to discover it. Diagnosis is espe cially important on newer engines with computerized controls, which sense discrepan cies and compen sate for them. This may camouflage symptoms. When deterio ration of compo nents exceeds the computer's ability to adjust, the sys tem fails and the car won't start Other areas of concern: .Filters. They are critical on fuel-injected engines. Cooling sys tem. An engine that runs too cold is inefficient, vul nerable to rapid wear and a poor source of heat for occupants. Overheating can cause serious damage to an engine. Engine Oil. Oil that's too old and too dirty can cause starting trouble and rapid wear. Safety relat ed systems. These include wind shield wipers, lights, tires, steer ing and suspen sion components. They're all critical when the ele ments are work ing against you. / « 8 V