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publisher’s note W
elcome to our premiere issue of In Our GARAGE! We are excited to be bringing our region the first of its kind, semi-annual resource guide for everything to do with your garage. Throughout the following pages you will learn how to build your own freestanding garage, how to enhance your garage so that you can utilize all of the space effectively, and what garage doors are trending this year so you can enrich the overall appearance of your home. We are also sharing the latest in lawn and garden tractors, the pickup truck that won Truck of the Year at North America’s Auto Show and all of the great features of the 2014 Subaru Forester.
Our resource guide wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t share some great tips on how to maintain your vehicles and enhance them with lift kits, tinted windows and state of the art bluetooth wireless technology for your stereo. Do you think your car doesn’t need a tune-up anymore? Not the case; read through the 21st century tune-up tips that will ensure your vehicle performs at its best. Everyone needs tires, summer or all season, there are lots to choose from and we have shared some great tips and product lines for you to consider.
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Leigh Booth, President of the Caledon Cycling Club has also put together some great information on the competitive side of cycling. Whether you are a mountain bike rider or a road rider, today there is something for everyone to participate in. Looking to go a little faster? Local business owner Ray Russiani, who brings us a full service repair centre by day, shares the history of his real passion in life – drag racing! From humble beginnings to present day winners circle, be sure to check out this great feature! We truly appreciate the support of our local businesses that have shared their expertise with us to bring together this unique magazine for everyone to enjoy! You can pickup your free copy on our well established racks throughout Halton Hills and the Headwaters regions as well as view us online: www.inourgaragemagazine.com So this season be sure to hold onto this great new resource guide and enjoy living and playing in our space and in your garage! Sincerely,
Nancy & Sonya
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The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible. -- Arthur C. Clarke
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WRITTEN BY NANCY STELL
Todays garage is more than just a garage! Storing our recreational toys, lawn and garden equipment and even providing an additional work space, when done right these untapped resources can become a valuable asset. There are products and services that can help you design and utilize all the space from providing innovative concrete coatings, custom cabinet options, wall finishing accessories and stylish garage doors that enhance your overall home.
Transforming this often-cluttered underutilized space into a customized garage environment that not only looks great but also provides garage storage solutions to fit all of your needs is a spring project that you will surely want to take on this year.
Starting with the floor, you can now purchase products with high UV resistance which means they do not yellow or fade over time. The coatings are also able to resist oil stains and deterioration of salt, gasoline and other contaminates. Available in a large variety of epoxy options, colours and decorative finishes your transformation can begin year round and the floor installation often can be completed in as little as one day.
Now convert your walls into storage with some great vinyl panels and pegboard locking systems now on the market. Some of the textured panels are backed with foam insulation so you benefit from insulating your space at the same time. Many of the materials can be made of a durable product that is low maintenance. European inspired cabinets are now offered in an assortment of colours and styles so you can create a workspace that not only has a timeless design but also advanced functionality. So this spring put on your to do list a revamp or new build of a garage that will not only increase the value of your property but allow you to enjoy this underutilized space with amazing products that are now available to make your garage an extension of your home.
Once you are all done, if you still are short on space for those seasonal items that you don’t need taking up valuable space, remember you can always rent a storage unit. These commercial sites have great security, a variety of sizes and convenient locality so you can stop in as often as you like.
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business directory All-Mont Garage Doors pg.9 www.orangevillegaragedoors.com
Pro Touch Car Care Clinic pg.9 (519) 941-0922
Bosman pg.7 www.bosman.ca
R&R Complete Auto and Tire Inc. pg.16 (905) 877-5110
Caledon Hills Cycling pg.20 www.caledonhillscycling.com
Rhino In Motion pg.17 www.rhinoinmotion.ca
Diamond Auto Glass & Accessories Inc. pg.26 (519) 925-8611
Sounder Light pg.17 (519) 942-2410
Dominion Mini Storage pg.8 www.dominionministorage.ca
Stewarts Equipment pg.5 www.stewartsequip.com
Erskine’s Service Centre pg.2 www.erskinesservicecentre.com
Subaru (Brampton) pg.28 www.subaruofbrampton.ca
Exclusive Window Tinting Solutions pg.9 (519) 217-1976
Torburgh Enterprises pg.17 www.torburgh.com
Fred’s Tire Discounter & Auto Centre pg.25 www.fredstirediscounter.ca
Toronto Auto Glass Inc. pg.21 www.torontoautoglassinc.com
Garage Enhancements Ltd. pg.10 www.garageenhancements.ca
Tru-Tech Automotive Service pg.21 (519) 925-5724
Georgetown Chrysler Dodge Jeep pg.24 www.georgetownchryslerdodge.com
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When Subaru Canada announced the release of the completely redesigned 2014 Subaru Forester, that still maintains its strong reputation for safety, performance, dependability and versatility in the compact SUV segment, car owners realized that the new Forester is an evolution rather than a revolution in its redesign. Bold Design with Added Function: The 2014 Forester preserves the optimal blend of SUV capability and spirited handling that have made it one of Subaru’s bestselling models since its introduction in 1997. Hawkeye headlights and a slightly taller, hexagonally shaped grille anchor the bold front-end design. Forester 2.0XT models gain an exclusive, aggressive looking sport-designed front bumper along with mesh-style grille and chrome-rimmed fog light bezels. All models feature black side cladding and body-coloured door handles Agile Handling, Smooth Ride: The 2014 Subaru Forester builds on the and employ an aluminum hood for lighter weight. Not only has the A-pillar reputation for agility and smooth ride quality firmly established by previous moved forward, but frontward visibility – a strong point on the outgoing Forester models. The front strut suspension and double-wishbone rear model – has further improved. New partitioned front-door side glass, along suspension have been retuned for the 2014 model year; the rear suspension with door-mounted mirrors, help improve side visibility and reduce potential gains pillow-ball joint mounts, while pillow-ball bushings have been used to wind noise. replace the rubber lateral link bushings previously used on the outer rear Increased Comfort and Versatility: Built on a new platform featuring a of the lateral link. Newly refined sport-tuned suspension delivers sharper 25-millimetre longer wheelbase, vehicle length and width has increased by handling response, along with exclusive chassis enhancements. Forester 2.0 just 35 and 15 millimeters, respectively, yet the 2014 Forester gains notable XT use larger brakes than 2.5i models with ventilated front and rear rotors. gains in roominess thanks to Subaru’s mastery of efficient vehicle packaging. For all 2014 Forester models, a new Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) This platform also pays dividends in maneuverability – a longstanding Forester system contributes to fuel efficiency and also provides excellent feedback to hallmark – evidenced by the vehicle’s tight 5.3-metre turning circle. The all the driver. The Forester 2.5i entry model now rides on standard 17-inch steel new interior design capitalizes on increased roominess by also emphasizing a wheels, up one inch from the outgoing model. The Convenience Package has feeling of greater spaciousness. A longer distance between the front occupants standard 17-inch wheels and 2.0XT models exclusively use black 18-inch alloy and instrument panel give(S) the Forester a more open feel. All models feature wheels, machine finished with a high-relief design. a standard tilt/telescoping steering column. Thanks to a new type of cushion Vehicle Dynamics Control: Standard on every Subaru, the Vehicle Dynamics spring, front seats have become more comfortable for longer trips while Control system monitors and analyzes if the vehicle is following the driver’s select 2.5i models feature a reclining rear seatback and a rear seat folding intended course via an array of smart sensors. If the vehicle approaches the centre armrest with dual cup holders. Rear doors also open wider for ease limits of stability, the AWD torque distribution, engine output and brakes at of entry and exit. This, along with relocated tether anchors, makes for easier each wheel adjust automatically to assist in keeping the vehicle on course. A installation of child seats. Flattening the load floor even further in the 2014 Vehicle Dynamics Control ‘off’ switch is useful for driving out of slushy roads, Forester has increased maximum rear cargo capacity to 2,115 litres with the deep snow or very loose gravel. The ‘off’ position deactivates the systems standard 60/40-split rear seats folded. Contributing to Forester’s impressive torque-reduction control, while the ABS traction control remains active. fuel economy ratings are a new six-speed manual transmission in 2.5i models Forester: Building on Proven Strength in Safety Leadership: The Subaru and an available Lineartronic CVT. Forester has established a distinguished reputation for safety, backed up by Dynamic Performance and Maximized Efficiency: Forester 2.5i models achieving the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety TOP SAFETY PICK rating continue with the double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 2.5-litre SUBARU over many years. The 2014 Forester builds on that record and continues to be BOXER engine that debuted on the outgoing model. This engine produces 170 built around the company’s proven ring-shaped reinforcement frame safety horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque. Matched to either the standard structure. With a front-end configuration that disperses collision energy in 6-speed manual transmission or the CVT, the 2.5-litre engine gives the Forester three directions, this design forms a series of rings around the passenger excellent response in everyday driving with emphasis on low and mid-range compartment, providing protection in a variety of collision types. High-tension torque. Turbocharged 2.0XT models debut with a new turbocharged variant steel side-impact door beams and impact-absorbing foam materials enhance of the FA-series SUBARU BOXER engine first introduced in the Subaru BRZ side-impact safety performance. New safety features for all 2014 Forester sports coupe. In 2014 Forester 2.0XT models, the 2.0-litre 4-cylinder SUBARU models include anti-whiplash front seats, a driver’s knee air bag, Brake BOXER engine uses a combination of direct fuel injection, high compression Override and an impact-sensing fuel system cutoff. The Brake Override system (10.6:1), Subaru’s Dual Active Valve Control System (D-AVCS) as well as cuts engine power if the driver applies both the brake and accelerator beyond turbocharging with an intercooler to achieve outstanding performance and a certain threshold. During airbag deployment, the new impact sensor cuts high efficiency. The Forester 2.0XT engine produces 250 horsepower at 5,600 fuel supply to the engine. The extensive roster of dynamic safety technology rpm accompanied by a broad torque curve that peaks at 258 pound-feet over continuing from the outgoing model includes standard 4-wheel disc brakes a 2,000 to 4,800 rpm engine speed range. The CVT in the 2.5i models and high- with Subaru’s four-wheel, four-channel, four-sensor Anti-lock Braking System torque CVT in 2.0XT models use new adaptive control. Based on vehicle input (ABS), Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) electronic stability system as well as received by the transmission control module, pulley gear ratios are continually Subaru symmetrical full-time All-Wheel Drive and Brake Assist. In emergency optimized based on driving preferences and road conditions. Forester 2.0XT braking, drivers usually apply less force than needed even when reacting and Forester 2.5i Convenience, Touring and Limited Package models also quickly. Brake Assist detects how quickly the driver has pressed the pedal; if include feature paddle shifters for the CVT, while the entry level Forester 2.5i pedal velocity exceeds a certain level, Brake Assist applies system hydraulic with the CVT includes a driver-selectable low shift mode, which can provide pressure up to the ABS limit to help increase braking effectiveness. Standard additional engine braking when travelling down a grade. All 2014 Forester passive safety technology includes the Subaru advanced frontal air bag system models feature a new low-oil level indicator. (SRS), driver and front passenger seat-mounted side-impact air bags, and SI-DRIVE: Better Control, Better Performance: Exclusive to 2.0XT models, standard side curtain air bags. A rollover sensor can deploy the side curtain Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-DRIVE) is an engine performance management air bags if it detects a potential vehicle rollover. system that allows the driver to tailor the vehicle’s driving characteristics by EyeSight Driver-Assist System: The preventative safety technology – which choosing among three selectable modes – Intelligent, Sport and Sport Sharp acts as a second set of eyes for the driver – integrates Pre-Collision Throttle – by using a switch on the steering wheel. With Intelligent mode selected, SIManagement, Vehicle Lane Departure and a Lane Sway Warning, Lead Vehicle DRIVE provides a more relaxed throttle response curve, making it useful for Start Alert as well as Adaptive Cruise Control and Pre-Collision Braking. These commuting in traffic. Sport mode provides quick throttle response, powerful latter two features are especially noteworthy as the 2014 Forester is the only linear acceleration and accesses a 6-speed manual mode with steering wheel vehicle within the compact SUV segment to offer them. integrated paddle shifters. In Sport Sharp mode, SI-DRIVE modifies the To learn more about the 2014 Subaru Forester visit Subaru of Brampton engine’s electronic throttle mapping to deliver even quicker throttle response located in the Brampton Auto Mall and you can also follow the conversation @ and an 8-speed manual modeONE for the CVT. Subaru_Canada #Forester. IN OURprovides GARAGE MAGAZINE VOLUME ONE ISSUE 27
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