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Muscle cars are officially back, no midlife crisis necessary Let’s start with the Detroit king of muscle, Dodge, who brought back the Challenger in 2009 and Charger in 2006. The 2012 Dodge Challenger packs a whopping 470-horsepower Hemi engine that will run from 0 to 60 miles per hour in under five seconds. Its body is a little wider than the original, but just as dynamic, and just as gorgeous. The 2012 Dodge Charger SRT8 is a stunning car, with a lot of a power and some new features compared to the prior years including: 20-inch forged and alumi-
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num wheels, an adaptive damping suspension system, exclusive new front and rear fas cias and a new rear spoiler. With a 6.4 Hemi V8 engine holding over 460hors ep ower, this new breed of Chargers will remind car buffs how great of a muscle car the Dodge Charger was—and is. The heavy hitter in the American muscle game, Chevy, always showcased and boasted the Camaro as its leader in the American muscle car conversation until the vehicle was taken off productions line in 2002. But in 2010, Chevy brought back the Camaro, Camaro SS and Camaro LTZ, and the buzz was extremely good. As
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Consumers have long operated under the presumption that “bigger is better,” which is often reflected in the size of the vehicles on the road. However, future mandates on fuel economy could significantly increase the number of compact cars being bought and sold, and big cars might get a run for their money. In the past, bigger cars might have been the popular trend. Muscle cars of the 1960s, giant sedans of the 1970s and even the pumped-up SUVs of modern day are all bigger vehicles. But with the advent of the fuel-efficient car and hybrid or electric models, many people could find themselves driving a
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of June, sales of the Camaro and Challenger have risen more than 10 percent across the U.S., according to AutoTrader.com. The 2011 Camaro has a sleek 312-horsepower V6 engine at 29 mpg, compared to the 1967 Chevy Camaro which had only 290-horsepower as a V8. Just because it has a smaller engine, doesn’t mean it has smaller performance.
Fiat is here! Driver’s Village’s latest addition to their Cicero York facility vehicle offerings is the Fiat USA Studio, now open with dozens of Fiat 500 vehicles including Sport, Pop, Lounge and Cabriolet. These imported European-built vehicles are unmistakeable in design, fit, finish, fuelefficiency, and destined to be a new, Italian classic, today. “It’s not how big your car is, it’s how big your life is.” To learn more about Driver’s Village Fiat and the history, potential and promise of Fiat USA, visit dvfiat.com. Driver’s Village was awarded Central New York’s only Fiat USA franchise. Construction for the iconic “Studio” showroom began in June of
The 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 is going be manned with 550horsepower and a supercharged V8 engine—a mammoth of an engine and car, one you don’t want to mess with on the line. Let’s not forget about the Ford Mustang—the dominating American muscle of the 60s and 70s that could bring the manliest of men to tears when they saw See Muscle cars on page 2
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By Michael Masucci Jr. Guys love muscle cars. Horsepower, torque, exhaust kits, chrome, racing tires, body kits, custom headers—these terms are like Bible quotes to some men out there, who just can’t get enough of cars—more specifically muscle cars. Good thing for them, muscle cars are back, and they are hot. And fortunately, the three Detroit powerhouses, Chevy, Dodge and Ford, all have packed a 201112 punch of revolutionized cars that look and run just like their predecessors did in the 60s and 70s.
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Families flock to Driver’s Village for vehicles, events, activities and services Most people think of Driver’s Village as just a conglomeration of car dealerships. With over 20 brands to pursue, a used car warehouse, collision center, detail center, and accessory shop, Driver’s Village is certainly the one stop shop for all of your vehicle needs. The Driver’s Village family of dealerships welcomes its newest additions Fiat, now open at Driver’s Village, and Chevrolet, currently located on Old Liverpool Road. You may be surprised to discover just how much more Driver’s Village offers. Whether you are searching for the perfect family vehicle, looking to adopt a dog, or just wanting to play, Driver’s Village has it all. Driver’s Village is the new destination for family friendly activities. The Brick House CafÊ at Driver’s Village offers patrons fresh, creative breakfast and lunch fare. A satellite location from the original Oneida Lake Artisans and The Brick House CafÊ located in Brewerton, the cafÊ at Driver’s Village specializes in sandwiches, and baked goods featuring locally grown, natural food with no preservatives or high fructose corn syrup. Breakfast pizza and delicious pastries provide a fantastic start to your day. Delicious condiments like the mango peach Dijon mustard, and cranberry horseradish sauce give a fresh new face to your typically humdrum turkey and chicken breast sandwiches. You can also choose kid friendly options like pizza, PBJ, or a Hoffman’s hot dog. After lunch, head to the free indoor play area with climbing tunnels and slide, or visit the inflatable family fun zone at Live 2 Bounce. Children can explore their creative side at Shades of Orange Art Studio, or hone their physical skills through classes at The
Dance Arts Studio & Center of Movement Studies, Universal Cheer or Pop-Warner’s Cicero Falcons cheerleading programs. Curtis Tillman’s Mixed Martial Arts training school and Puttin’ on the Ritz dance studio offer the opportunity for families to learn and train together. In addition to family activities, Driver’s Village also offers many services to benefit families. Lance Wiltse’s Nationwide Insurance Agency recently celebrated their continuing success by relocating to a larger space just down the hall from their former office. Both Nationwide and NII Brokerage offer the complete spectrum of family insurance products available. Take care of your loved ones with auto, life, homeowner’s, renter’s, and umbrella policies. Go on a driver safety date with your teen and brush up on your driving skills together at Branch’s School of Driving. Driver’s Village also holds The Professional Cleaning Group that provides both home and corporate cleaning packages. Throughout the year, Driver’s Village plays host to many family-friendly events. This last May, thousands visited center court to the Paws for a Cause fundraiser event to benefit animal rescue groups. Center court was filled with a variety of rescued dogs, pet food manufacturers and animal experts. The highlight of the event was the opportunity to meet Shorty Rossi and his pit bull Hercules from Animal Planet’s “The Pit Boss�. The Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra presented its third annual pops concert featuring the top 10 symphonic pops selections of all time. Driver’s Village was proud to present the third annual Community Health and Family Safety Day that centered on the Red Cross Blood
Drive and the Rescue Mission Clothing Drive. Aug. 5, 6 and 7, the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament returns to benefit the Cicero CanTeen. This huge event will fill center court inside Driver’s Village for the grand opening ceremonies while courts and concessions will occupy the stretch of Frontage Road between East Circle Drive and Hogan Road. Hundreds of players and thousands of fans enjoy a day out in the sun with great food and friendly competition. Visit www.macker.com for more information. New to the Driver’s Village 2011 event calendar, the Syracuse Feis Regional Irish Dance Competition will hold its first two-day event from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept. 17 and 18. This exciting dance spectacle will draw over 800 regional dancers and their families to center court inside Driver’s Village. In addition, the Empire State Marathon will have a fundraising initiative at the Driver’s Village New York State Health and Wellness Expo on Oct. 14 and 15 will feature vendors from the running and fitness industries, as well as the pre-race pasta hosted by Carnegie Catering. The health and fitness expo is preliminary to the Empire State Marathon and Half Marathon on Oct. 16. The USATF-certified course, which begins and ends at Alliance Ban Ball Park Stadium, travels through areas of Syracuse, Liverpool and Baldwinsville. Most organizations find the use of our beautifully restored indoor multi-function facility so successful they request to return year after year.
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the candy red interior matching the racing stripes along the hood. Ford never got rid of the Mustang, like the Chevy did to the Camaro, and Dodge did to the Callenger, but they have gone through some body and engine changes over the years since the late 90s, finally coming to the agreement on the fifth generation body style in 2005, that represents the classic look of the mustang more than 40 years ago. Looks aside, the Ford Mustang Shelby G T 5 0 0 and B o ss 302, are huge powerpacking cars. With a 550-horsepower 5.4 liter V8, not many American cars can compete with it with t he Shelby in t he power department. Although, the Boss 302 has an equally strong 444 horsepower 5.0 liter V8 engine as well.
Tips to save some dough when hitting the pumps The summer travel season is finally in full swing. While gas prices remain high, many major retailers are taking steps to cut costs for disgruntled drivers. Wal-Mart is leading the charge, reducing their fuel prices by 10 cents per gallon for the summer months. The retail giant will offer discounted prices at gas
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Seneca Federal goes Red for Women Employees at Seneca Federal Savings and Loan Association participated in the annual Go Red for Women campaign earlier this year on Friday Feb. 4, 2011. According to Katrina Russo, President - CEO, “This American Heart Association campaign encouraged awareness of the issue of women and heart disease, by wearing red the first Friday in February, and provided education to women which ultimately save more lives,� She continued, “The movement harnessed the energy, passion and power of women as a means of banning together and collectively wiping out heart disease through awareness and education and challenged all women to know their risk for heart disease and take action to reduce their personal risk.� When asked, why did Seneca Federal take part in this event? The President stated, “Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women and affects people we love in our personal lives, people in our work environment and customers we have known for many years. It’s hard NOT to know somebody who has been affected by heart disease or stroke either directly or indirectly.� Ms. Bodnar, EVP-CFO stated, “It is our intention as a mutually owned, community based Association made up of a majority of women to take part in and donate to events such as this one
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Seneca Federal Savings employees at the Liverpool office take part in the Go Red For Women campaign. From left to right are Dawn Alexander, Sarah Grosso, Heather Holland, Ashley Rozonewski, Maria Zavaglia-Wilk and Amanda Osier. as a means of supporting each other and our communities. Also, in 2011, I started offering Zumba classes to our employees as a fun and free way to get in shape and improve our heart health.� For the last 83 years, the Association has given back to its community in many ways. Seneca Federal mainly supports the North Syracuse, Liverpool and Baldwinsville areas through school, church and local organization where the three branches are located. In 2010, we supported organizations such as the Baldwinsville Theatre Guild, Francis House, high school marching bands, Vera House, The Food Bank of CNY and local volunteer fire departments, to name a few. “We felt this was a far reaching and important campaign to become involved in,� said Lisa Hetko, Branch Manager. She continued, “Visit the GoRed-
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Lou’s Car Care now has access to EcoPower a new top-quality motor oil that is environmentally friendly and priced similar to standard motor oils. “Consumers want to make a positive environmental impact so they are very interested in finding green products and services� said Bob Craycraft, president and CEO for Safety-Kleen. “In a recent market test, 46 percent of all consumers we surveyed had a much more positive opinion of service locations that offered our environmentally-friendly oil change. By making EcoPower more widely available, we’re meeting that need for both retailers and consumers.� For the past 20 years, Safety-Kleen has produced high-quality motor oils for large commercial fleets and the federal government by re-refining used oil it collects at thousands of car dealerships, automotive retailers and quick lube facilities in North America. Safety-Kleen is now making its re-refined oil available to consumers under the brand name EcoPower. EcoPower is being offered by growing number of fast lubes, car dealers, tire stores and other automotive service outlets throughout North America. Safety-Kleen’s re-refined oil meets or exceeds all applicable specifications set by the American Petroleum Institute and the Society of Automotive Engineers, and is currently used by many large organizations, including the U.S. military, numerous state governments and commercial automotive fleets. In 2010, Safety-Kleen collected more than 200 million gallons of used oil and recycled approximately 139 million of it into base oil products for re-use in the marketplace. “Re-refining used oil saves energy,� said Craycraft. “It takes up to 85 percent less energy
(From left) Lou Cannata Jr., Luigi Cannata, Lou Cannata Sr. and Randy Wilson are the go to guys at Lou’s Car Care. to produce a gallon of lubricating oil from used oil than to produce the same oil from a gallon of crude, and the end product is identical to traditional motor oils made from crude and meets the same stringent specifications.� Craycraft said the end result of Safety-Kleen’s re-refining used oil is that it avoids the emission of more than one million metric tons of greenhouse gases each year when compared to refining from crude and burning used oil for energy. “That is equivalent to taking approximately 190,000 cars off the road each and every year,� he said. EcoPower motor oil is now available in 5W-20, 5W-30, 10W-30 and 15W-40 viscosity grades. In addition, all major U.S. car manufacturers have approved the use of Safety-Kleen SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-30 ILSAC-certified motor oil in all their cars. The EcoPower SAE 15W-40 grade has also been approved by leading heavy-duty engine manufacturers. About Safety-Kleen Safety-Kleen is a leading North American See Lou’s Car Care on page 7
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Hudson & Mowins goes ‘green’ Baldwinsville auto shop installs solar panels By Erin Wisneski Greg and Cathy Hudson are being environmentally responsible. As the owners of Hudson & Mowins, a domestic and foreign auto repair shop in Baldwinsville, the two have opted to install solar panels on their building’s roof, harvesting their own electricity from the sun. “Green is good,” Cathy said, adding they decided to install the solar panels because there were state and federal incentives to go green, which partially covered the expenses of purchasing and installing the solar panels. “It was the way to go.” Over a 30-year period, the statistics are overwhelming. According to Cathy, an estimated 1,382,000 kWh of electricity will be produced eliminating the need to burn more than 1,123,730 pounds of coal, which results in more than 1,094 tons of C02 being
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Greg and Cathy Hudson, owners of Hudson & Mowins, a domestic and foreign auto repair shop in Baldwinsville, the two have opted to install solar panels on their building’s roof, harvesting their own electricity from the sun. From page 1
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Compact cars like the Toyota Prius could grow increasingly visible on the nation’s roadways thanks to future government regulations regarding fuel economy.
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Camping World RV Sales begins their big RV sales event today through Sunday July 24 at their off-site location at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse. The five-day event will draw buyers from all over the state. Sale hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. “You’ll find what you’re looking for at this event,” said Mike Whiteman, Camping World general manager, displays a motorhome Kevin Bostrom, regional vice at the Syracuse showroom. president. “We’ll have invensharing stories about this trip or that trip. tory from dealerships in five other states. This Camping really does build memories.” is an excellent time to start enjoying the RV Camping also makes experience.” great sense in tough eco“This has been a strong nomic times. “It is a very year,” said Bostrom. “Volume reasonable way of spending is up - ahead of 2010. Motorquality time with the family. homes are a great buy because Gas prices have come down rates are still low – everything and we have very affordable in motorhomes is moving.” monthly payments on a Michael Whiteman, genwide range of products in-Kevin Bostrom, Camping eral manager, added that cluding travel trailers, park World regional vice president Camping world RV sold four models and site models.” diesel motor homes in June. Camping in this area is “Along with the many new motorhomes we a unique experience too! “New York State is have in stock, we also have over 190 used units a beautiful state,” said Forget. “Within a few starting at $19,995,” said Whiteman. “And we hours drive you can go to the Adirondacks, have popups used travel trailers starting at Finger Lakes and wine country, the South$2,995. And our very strong service departern Tier, Great Lakes, Thousand Islands and ment, that just hired more technicians, will much, much more – and an RV is one of the service your motorhome well after the sale.” most affordable ways to provide a great family “Camping is great family fun – and the travel experience.” memories will last a lifetime. Kids will rememIt all starts at Camping World’s RV Sales ber the great times they had camping with Event July 20-24 at the NYS Fairgrounds. family and friends. Our customers are always
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Longley Dodge is still going strong By Sarah Hall
Longley Dodge has seen a number of changes over the years, but that hasn’t stopped the dealership, located on Route 57 in Fulton, from continuing to grow and thrive. Longley Dodge started out a body shop in 1947, then started selling GMC trucks in 1956; the dealership sold the brand until the early 1960s. They took on Studebakers in 1959 and sold the iconic models until the brand folded in 1966. In 1963, the shop started selling Dodge vehicles, and they’ve been doing business that way ever since. So what accounts for their longevity? “We’re a family organization,” said owner Dennis Longley, who runs the business with his cousin Gene and son Doug. “I think that has a lot to do with it, especially since we’re in a small community. People like to come here and know they’re going to get good service.” And that service isn’t overbearing, Longley said. “Our sales staff doesn’t pressure you,” he said. “They’re not pushy. We don’t like to operate that way, because it doesn’t really serve the customer as well.” That’s why people keep coming back. “A lot of our business is repeat business,” Longley said. “People
From left, Jack Montague, Dennis Longley and Doug Longley. come back to us.” In addition, customers can And if there is a problem, visit LongleyDodge.com and people know they can go to the access all areas of the dealership, top to find a solution. including, making an appoint“The buck stops at my desk,” ment online, getting financing Longley said. online and chatting live online. In addition to the great serLongley Dodge, which has vice, Longley’s customers come been on the web for more than back to buy quality vehicles. The 10 years, continues to grow. It 2011 Dodge Charger and Dodge is one of only a few dealers that Durango are all new and include have pictures and pricing online, the new 3.6 Pentastar V-6 engine with up to 25-plus pictures of that has more horsepower and each vehicle. The dealership is gives better gas mileage than the on Facebook and Twitter, just previous V-6 engine. The Pen- launched its mobile website for tastar engine is also available in Smart Devices and has one of the Challenger, Avenger, Journey the fastest response times of any and Grand Caravan. dealership. You’ll find new, more luxuDue to customer demand, the rious interiors in the Dodge service department is open from Avenger, Journey and Grand 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Caravan. Stop by and see the Longley Dodge is located at changes for yourself. Several 1698 Route 57, just south of Fulmodels have exterior changes ton. They can be reached at 598as well. 2135 or at longleydodge.com.
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Overnight guests to the Enchanted Forest/Water Safari have even more options when it comes to Staying ‘N Playing in 2011 – Great discounted package deals are available between Water Safari and the Old Forge Camping Resort or the Water’s Edge Inn. Located right next door and directly across the street respectively, the campground and the hotel offer the most fun, convenient overnight accommodations in the Old Forge area. Stay ‘N Play packages include discounted weekday (Sunday through Thursday) overnight accommodations and discounted tickets to the Enchanted Forest/ Water Safari. Enchanted Forest/Water Safari features over 50 rides and “They are the only places in attractions, including 32 water rides all with heated water. town you can stay and get a discounted Enchanted Forest/Water fortably sleeping four, cabins feature Safari package deal,” says park President a double bed and a set of bunk beds. Timothy Noonan, who originally cre- Heated shower and restrooms facilities ated the Stay ‘N Play package with the are located throughout the campground. campground in 1996. Stay ‘N Play For entertainment, the grounds offer Packages now have add-ons for Calypso’s private Lake Serene and its beach with Cove Family Fun Center – including boat rentals, fishing, playgrounds, nature discounted attraction tickets or the trail, recreation room, a family lounge Family Fun Deal, which includes four with television and fireplace, free hourly personal pan pizzas, one two-liter bottle shuttle services to the Enchanted Forest/ of soda, four attraction tickets and 40 Water Safari, free nightly summer movgame tokens. ies, basketball, volleyball and horseshoes. Guests interested in the Ultimate A convenience store, complete laundry Adirondack Experience can spend a facilities and a helpful, friendly staff are peaceful summer night beside the fire on site to meet every camper’s needs. at the Old Forge Camping Resort in a Guests interested in the hotel expericamping cabin, RV or tent site. ComSee Enchanted Forest, page 7
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Par-K Chrysler-Jeep offers newest models 2011 lineup features many enhancements, updates The 2011 Jeep and Chrysler vehicles at Par-K Chrysler-Jeep in Fulton have many updates, including new exteriors, interiors and, in some cases, new engines and transmissions. “They have changed 16 models in 16 months,� Par-K General Manager Thomas Gilbo said, crediting new Fiat-Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne for the changes. “I saw him speak in Orlando, and everything he said would happen, has happened.� He said the changes have “definitely been for the better.’ “As the product has been coming in, we’ve been seeing that the interiors are better, the materials used in them are better, and you can feel the difference when you grab the steering wheel, when you touch the door,� Gilbo said. “The fabric of the seats are better, and are stain resistant.� Jeep updates The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
is all-new, according to Gilbo. “It is a great vehicle and has gotten great write-ups.� What is most exciting for Gilbo, however, is the changes to Par-K’s best selling Jeeps, the Compass and Patriot. “They’ve refreshed the Compass, so that it looks like a mini-Grand Cherokee,� he said. “They also re-did the interior and it gets great gas mileage – 26 miles per gallon highway and about 22 city. It’s a great-looking 4X4 that is affordable, with an MSRP that starts at $22,700.� The Patriot, which Gilbo said has the same engine and transmission as the Compass, also has great gas mileage, but its exterior differs from the Compass. “It is squared off, more like the Jeep Cherokee Sport. Both have all-time all-wheel-drive, and also offer an off-road capability,� he said. “We’re in snow country, so these models are very popular.� Rounding out the new Jeep offerings for 2011 are the Liberty and
Wrangler. “The Liberty has had enhancements to its interior, and a special edition Liberty Jet will feature 20-inch chrome alloy wheels and chrome moldings for a sporty and attractive exterior.� The Wrangler, with an all-new interior, will for the first time be available with a hard top painted the same color as the body. “It’s a very cool, sharp look,� Gilbo said. “And in 2012, Jeep Wrangler will have all-new Pentastar V-6 engine with 283 HP.� Chrysler models also revamped “The Chrysler Town and Country is all brand-new in 2011,� Gilbo said. “With a new engine and transmission, it also features a new interior and exterior. In addition, side detection is standard on all 2011 Town and Country models and there is the option of powered third-row seating, where you push a button and it automatically stows the seats.�
Par-K General Manager Thomas Gilbo is proud of his Chrysler line. The Chrysler 300 is also all brand-new, with a 3.6-liter V6 Penestar engine standard. In addition, an available eight-speed transmission will also be coming in the near future. “The engine has the most horsepower for a V6 in its class worldwide,� Gilbo said. “With mileage 25 percent better than before, it gets up to 30 miles per gallon.� The Chrysler 200, which replaces the Sebring, has also been redesigned and features the same engine,
as does the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Town and Country. To view and test drive any of the new models, visit Par-K ChryslerJeep, Oswego County’s only 5 Star Chrysler dealer. Par-K is located just 10 minutes north of the Great Northern Mall and is ready to serve you in sales and service. To view Par-K’s entire inventory, go online to par-k.com. Par-K Chrysler Jeep is located on Route 481 in Fulton. Call 598-8118 for more information.
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ence can be “Rest‌Assuredâ€? directly across the street at Old Forge’s Premier Lodging Destination, the Water’s Edge Inn. Stay ‘N Play packages at the hotel include weekday stays in and standard room or suite, plus discounted tickets to the Enchanted Forest/Water Safari. The hotel offers complimentary continental breakfast and high speed wireless Internet, a heated indoor pool, private balconies and refrigerators in all rooms and is located on the lake and close to town! For campground Stay ‘N Play reservations, please call 1-800CAMPING and visit oldforgecamping.com for more information. For hotel Stay ‘N Play reservations, please call 369-2484 and visit watersedgeinn.com. Non-Stay ‘N Play reservations may be made from each website. The Enchanted Forest/Water Safari features over 50 rides and attractions, including 32 water rides all with heated water. The park is located on Rt. 28 in Old Forge, NY.
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Furthermore, Lou’s has drastically expanded their preowned vehicle department. With over forty vehicles in inventory Lou’s has many southern rust free certified vehicles priced under $11,995. Lou Cannata Jr. can personally hand select your desired vehicle and provide a hassle free no pressure buying experience. You can preview their large inventory of certified pre-owned vehicles at www.louscarcare.com. Lou’s provides competitive financing options, onsite DMV processing and extended service plan contracts to fit your coverage needs. Prior to every sale each vehicle is thoroughly put through a 125 point inspected and professionally detailed. With so many great services in one location, Lou’s is the perfect place for all your all of your automotive needs. To contact Lou’s Car Care Center, please call 638-0281.
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front end or see your check engine light on your dash let the Service Department at Lou’s handle all your vehicle concerns. Whether at home or on your hand held, Lou’s has redesigned there web site making it easier to schedule appointments, look at certified pre-owned vehicles, or review monthly specials and promotions. You can also find them on Facebook and can view automotive tips, testimonials, and community events. Each customer can also enroll to receive e-mail, text or postcard reminders when oil changes, state inspections, tire rotations, and other maintenance needs are due. “With this software we are able to keep our customers informed and take the burden of remembering when and what service is needed for their vehicle� explains Lou Cannata Sr. Visit louscarcare. com and discover the difference.
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used oil recycling and re-refining, parts cleaning and environmental solutions company, with approximately 4,200 employees serving approximately 330,000 customer locations in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Safety-Kleen provides a broad set of environmentally-responsible products and services that keep North American businesses in balance with the environment. For more information, please visit safety-kleen.com/ecopower or call (800) 669-5740. If you are looking for a new car or if your vehicle needs servicing, look no further than the 20,000 square foot stateof-the-art facility at Lou’s Car Care, located at 7361 State Fair Boulevard in Baldwinsville. Owned by Lou Cannata Sr. since 1976, Lou’s offers its customers complete automotive service, certified pre-owned vehicles, collision repair, detailing and 24 hour towing. With over 35 years of service in the Baldwinsville and surrounding community’s Lou’s provides its customer with unmatched convenience and customer service. Lou’s has recently received AAA’s prestigious Top Shop Award for 2010. This is Lou’s fourth time winning the award and second year in succession. This award is given to AAA approved repair centers that have achieved a 97 percent or higher score based on overall facility evaluation, customer service, repair time completion, and return for future service. Lou’s achieved a 98 percent satisfaction rating for 2010. The award winning service department lead by Randy Wilson and Lou’s experienced technicians take pride in providing tremendous customer service and automotive care. Lou’s now offers 24 months or 24,000 mile warranty on automotive repairs. Lou’s can handle all your factory scheduled maintenance, engine and electrical diagnostics, brake, suspension and tire needs featuring Michelin, Mastercraft, Pirelli, Hankook, Yokohama, Uniroyal and other top name brands. They provide a free shuttle service to home or work and when your vehicle is in for a large repair, loaner vehicles are available. Lou’s offers a very clean and spacious waiting room with free WIFI and Green Mountain Coffee. Lou’s is also a great place for your businesses vehicle fleet accepting PHH, ARI, GE Fleet, and Wright Express to name a few. So when you hear that rattle in your
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