Miltowne: Milton's insurance preferred collision repair shop As the local insurance preferred collision repair shop for most insurance companies, Miltowne Collision is also the preferred re- pair shop for most Milton car dealerships too and has been since opening in 1993. This full service auto collision and. paint and body shop, owned and operated by Lance Stevens, offers more than 35 years of auto collision business experience. Dur- ing the stressful postaccident time, Mil- towne offers free estimates and a locked compound to keep your vehicle safe. Ste- vens and his team also offer a guarantee of repairing your vehicle to it's pre-accident gondition. It's that commitment, combined with the state-of-the-art facility, expertise and a life- time paint and workmanship guarantee that have helped make Miltowne Milton's favou- rite auto collision shop. "We've repeatedly won the Champion's Diamond Readers' Choice Award," Stevens says, proudly. In 2011 Miltowne joined a partnership with 96 other high-end collision centres across the country to increase the shop's "buying power, product depth and breadth, and provide an enhanced ability to serve customers at the highest levels of quality and price advantage," Stevens explains. "Membership in the Collision Solutions Network (CSN) also gives our customers a warranty honoured by members throughout Canada." The many long term and industry rooted relationships that Miltowne has forged and maintained over the years means that Mil- towne and the CSN group can compete dai- ly with national chains for insurance related repair jobs. The Stevens' family business is rooted in the Milton community and has, over the last 25 years, employed three generations of the family -- a fact they're all extremely proud of. -+Visit Miltowne Collision at 751 Main St. E., online at www.miltownecollision. ca or call 905-878-6919 to book an ap- pointment. Quality products, exceptional service at Appliance House Striving to be the area's number one appliance store, Appliance House in Milton caters to residents in Milton and beyond. Open since May 2011 the store has focused on providing the highest qual- ity products accompanied by exceptional service. Owner Lien Sen explains that the store offers retail sales on major ap- pliances including such brands as Whirl pool, Kitchen Aid, Maytag, GE, Electrolux, Samsung and more. As the town continues to grow, Sen and her team are dedicated to serving homeowners and businesses alike. "No project is too big or too small," Sen says, "Whether you need to replace an old unit, or planning a custom home, Appliance House is happy to help." That dedication extends from the show- room where Sen, who has more than 20 years of experience working with appli- ances, into the home. The storeowner applies her deep understanding of the brands and combines that with what's on trend to find options that are the best fit for each home. .She's dedicated to not only finding the best appliances, but "working hand-in-hand with her customers to build a long-term relationship. As Appliance House builds its cli- ent base, Sen and her team are always thankful to see new customers coming in who have been referred by existing cus- tomers. It's proof the company philoso- phy of providing quality appliances and customer care, is working. Visit Appliance House at 547 Main St. East, units 16-19, call 905-876-8988 or visit appliancehouse.ca. From residential to commercial, The Vacuum Store keeps you clean Keeping Milton clean since 1988, The Vacuum Store is the commu- nity's choice for vacuums and clean- ing products for both residential and commercial needs. "We repair all makes and models of vacuums .and are also the autho- rized service depot for a number of vacuum brands," says owner David Daniell. All repairs are done on site within the store, often taking advantage of the wide inventory of vacuum parts The Vacuum Store keeps in stock. New vacuums offered at the store include those by such brands as Miele, Nilfisk and North American (better known as Henry the vacuum with the cheerful grin) -- a selection so powerful they'll leave your home spotless. "We offer a wide selection of portable and central vacuums for the household as well as a range of commercial 'vacuums for the work- place." For your cleaning needs, The Vacu- vy uoidwey) uepeue) vou | 8 um Store has you covered with a va- riety of both household and commer- cial paper products, an assortment of garbage bags, a variety of food service products, commercial grade chemicals as well as hardware for 3 everything from general cleaning to specific floor care, "and much more available by order," David explains. Z '91 1snbny 'Aepsuny] | Open Monday to Saturday, The Vacs 2 uum Store is located at 785 Main St. E., call 905-876-3394 for more information. : Gallingers serve Milton for 50 years Gallinger Ford Lincoln is a name synony- mous with Milton's car dealerships. The dealership, and family, has 'proudly served the community for more than 50 years -- 40 of which have been at the current 655 Main St. location. It all started in 1967 when former Toron- to Studebaker dealer William (Bill) Gallinger and his wife, Evelyn, opened the Mercury Meteor dealership near the comer of Main' "and Ontario streets in the Milton Plaza. Da- vid Gallinger.says his father had "a good feeling about Milton," and it's the place where the dealership's second-generation owner got his start in the auto industry, learning under the guidance of his parents. "| started working here at 11 years old pumping gas and I've worn just about every hat you could since," he said. In. 1977 the dealership moved to.its cur- _ rent location where it later became a Ford Lincoln franchise and underwent a major renovation just a few years ago, transform- ing the building to look like a Fordimage dealership. While much has changed about Milton since the Gallingers launched the fam- ily business in the small town ®f about gallin : Gallngerses 6,700 people more than half a century ago, the loyalty of Gallinger customers has remained the same and David now serves some of the same people who were his fa- ther's clients once upon a time. v In celebration of the dealership's milestone anniversary a party was held last year during which Mayor Gord Krantz and Ford Regional General Manager Mike Herniak presented the family with 50-year plaques and they, in turn, presented $50,000 worth of "pay it for- ward" donations to five local charities. Milton District Hospital Foundation, Mil ton Salvation Army, Darling Home for Kids, Community Living North Halton and-Milton United Way each received $10,000 from the Gallingers, whe-said "they do the most for the people living in our area." For Gallinger Ford Lincoln's 51st anni- versary in March the dealership donated $51,000 to six local charities, including . Milton District Hospital Foundation, Milton Salvation Army, Darling Home for Kids, Community Living North Halton, Milton Unit- ed Way and Townsend Smith Foundation. ~ Visit Gallinger Ford Lincoln at 655 Ma St., ontife, at gallingerford.com or call 905- 875-3673 for more information. woo uo}eyapisul