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It’s good to standout Small size with Big Personality is not normal MINI has been offering more thrills than any other car on the road since 1959. It masters the art of being small on the outside while maximizing space on the inside. Equipped with either a naturally aspirated, 121 HP, 16valve engine for the Cooper or a 181 HP, turbocharged engine for the Cooper S, each one packs a much-bigger-than-expected punch. Then there’s the MINI John Cooper Works, where the power rises to a blistering 208 HP. With seven body types to choose from and a combined 30 MPG on all models, no matter which MINI you choose, you’ll most certainly always take the road less normal. MINI puts on a performance every time it hits the road. To ensure your vehicle performs at its best, MINI offers a BOOT TO BON-
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MINI with four doors. As the biggest in the family, it’s the first MINI to offer the ALL 4 all-wheel drive system. MINI PACEMAN adds a powerfully sporty twist to a functional design, plus this aggressive two-door with available all-wheel drive offers the room you need. At Mini of Knoxville, making your MINI uniquely your own is something we call "You-ification." With a huge selection of customizable options — including roof graphics, bonnet or sport stripes, mirror caps, racing lamps, alloy wheels and a variety of exterior colors — your MINI will undoubtedly be your own MINI. "According to Mini there are over 10 million different combinations to choose from which really allows Mini owners' personalities to shine through their vehicles" says Martin Himes, General Sales Manager, Mini of Knoxville. "Mini has the highest re-sale value, go-kart handling and performance ... it's edgy, sporty and is, plain and simply, the most fun you will have driving!"
BMW’s 320i defies expectation The 320i, 4 series along with X5 make for the strongest line up yet! The BMW 320i. It's a big deal. Starting at $29,995. The BMW 320i defies expectation, offering stimulating performance at a price that's just as head turning. Yet it sacrifices nothing, carrying on the legendary 3-series tradition. Award winning DNA. Thrilling performance. Sleek styling. Yet with an attractive new twist, the 2014 BMW 320i and the 320i xDrive Sedan introduce the venerable 3 Series to a whole new audience. Start with outstanding fuel efficiency: over 30 MPG, the muscular four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine delivers pure and precise BMW power. A range of sophisticated trim, upholstery and convenience options reveals the 320i to be a genuine luxury automobile. A host of BMW's driving technologies- including performance-enhancing Driving Dynamics Control- ensures the 320i stays far ahead of the com-
petition. With the 2014 320i and 320i xDrive Sedan another incredible chapter is added to the legacy of the BMW 3 Seriesand it's a big deal. BMW X5 Now in its third generation, the BMW X5 still manages to surpass its own high standards. As a Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) it offers all of the performance and luxury you would expect from BMW. This is achieved through a range of intelligent technologies that elevate efficiency, driving dynamics, comfort and versatility to a whole new level — both on and off the road. With 3.0 liters and 300 hp, the X5 TwinPower Turbo with a newly designed 8-speed automatic transmission is nothing short of incredible. The 8-Speed Sport Automatic Transmission provides extremely fast synchronized shifting. By
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Spring car care
Recommendations for area drivers As the season changes to spring it’s time to check the running condition of your cars and trucks. East Tennessee winters can be tough on vehicles and this winter‘s cold temperatures have been significantly harsh. Maintenance program technology for maintaining vehicles and keeping them in excellent running condition has changed with the times. Today highly sophisticated ignition and fuel systems are the norm and onboard computers control critical functions of the vehicle. General maintenance programs for newer vehicles have changed in recent years. Barry Dickey, owner of PRO TOY Automotive Service Center, serving the Knoxville area since September, 2001, recently advised, “My approach regarding automotive maintenance may be a little different than others. My advice is the first thing for the owner to do is check the vehicle owner’s manual for prescribed services and scheduled maintenance. If vehicles aren’t properly maintained there could be issues and owners won’t be able to get to the performance and dependability they are looking for.” Dickey advises that air filters be inspected and generally changed
every 20,000 to 30,000 miles depending on the manufacturer’s specifications and environmental exposure. Cabin air filters will keep pollen and other airborne debris from heating and air conditioning systems while engine air filters protect the engine intake system. With the weather changing soon, all fluid levels need to be checked and changed if necessary. Belts, hoses and mounts should be checked for cracks or frays. “Tires should be checked for proper inflation. Under inflated tires reduce fuel economy and promote premature wear and safety hazards,” said Dickey, suggesting owners follow the manufacturer’s recommendation found on the driver’s door jam. He said tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 7,500 miles and balanced when vibrations are felt at highway speeds. Pot holes are unfriendly to East Tennessee drivers and shocks and struts should be inspected for wear and leaks. Dickey’s recommendations coincide with the Car Care Council which has introduced the 21st Century Tune-Up program. The Car Council advises that inspections of systems need to be done and should include: the battery; engine mechanical; power-
train control including onboard diagnostic checks; fuel, ignition and emissions. “Vehicle owners should become familiar with their vehicles and the owner
manual so they are familiar with how it should operate. In addition they should know the manufacturer’s recommendations for maintenance and work with a
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your car to fight the warming sun. Temperatures rise, the deposits inside the rain drops bake on the paint. Oxidization begins, the paint wants to haze and it wants to dull. Slowly, imperceptibly, paint damage occurs, the once shiny new car looks different, older than before. The once slick paint surface now squeaks under the touch of your palm, it feels different. It needs a wash and wax but you’re too busy - simply no time in the schedule. Tomorrow morning’s dew ignites the oxidation process all over again. Without wax the clear coat is left naked defending the harmful UV rays. If you don't particularly care how the car looks,
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Protecting your investments makes good fiscal sense, and it's important to make sure one of your biggest investments, your car, stays protected. Although modern vehicle finishes are quite durable and resistant to environmental elements, the paint still needs to be washed on a regular basis to prevent buildup that could permanently harm the finish of your car. Vehicles today are operated in some pretty harsh conditions. On the road insects and bird droppings can land on the paint. In the winter, cold weather road maintenance bathes paint with a caustic salt solution, while summer may bring fresh hot tar that can stick to paint. Even while safely parked, dust, acid rain, pollen and bird droppings quickly adhere and over time, these contaminants can chemically etch the surface, leaving permanent paint damage. Even plain old dirt eventually scratches the finish, while excessive road salt can lead to rust and corrosion up to 10 times faster than normal. The grime and
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son on each side of the conveyor who hand washes your car as it goes down the conveyor, and we hand dry it as well." By eliminating the soft-scrub feature utilized by most automated car washes and replacing it with hand washing and drying, not only will your car be cleaner but its finish will be protected as
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Common misconceptions about fuel efficiency Fuel efficiency is an important issue for car buyers, and understandably so. Conserving fuel is good for drivers' budgets and the planet, so the concept of fuel efficiency would seem to benefit everyone. But just because fuel efficiency is a good concept does not mean there are not misconceptions about it among drivers and automotive professionals alike. The following are some of the more widely held misconceptions about fuel efficiency. • Full tanks conserve fuel. Many people have long believed that a nearly full tank of gas means the fuel within that tank is less likely to evaporate, and that tanks that half-full tanks are losing gas to
evaporation. Though this might have been the case years ago, today's vehicle's are smarter than ever before, and their fuel systems are designed with vapor recovery systems so drivers traveling around with tanks that are closer to empty than full aren't losing gas to evaporation. • Manual transmissions are more fuel efficient. Technology can once again be credited with turning conventional wisdom on its head. In the past, manual transmission vehicles might have been more fuel efficient because drivers could more efficiently control engine revving with a 5-speed manual transmission than they could with the standard 3-speed automatic transmission. However,
automatic transmissions have evolved over the years, and they are now more adept at controlling revs and conserving fuel than many drivers of manual transmission vehicles. • When you fill up matters. Some drivers have long believed that filling up during the cooler hours of the day earns them more gas than filling up when the temperatures are at their peak. This theory traces its origins to the fact that liquids are at their most dense when they are cool. But today's filling stations store their gas in tanks beneath the ground, which is why you might see a tanker emptying its contents into the ground at the filling station. These underground tanks are
insulated from temperature swings, so you aren't likely to receive any more gas by filling up in the morning than you will when filling up at night. • An old vehicle is destined to be less fuel efficient. Any product that is allowed to fall into disrepair will prove less efficient than products that are well maintained, and cars are no exception. A poorly maintained car will not operate at peak fuel efficiency because it's likely being forced to work harder to get down the street than it would if it was well kept. But a well-maintained vehicle should not grow less fuel efficient over time. • Shifting into neutral while stopping saves gas. This is another mis-
conception that was once true but no longer applies thanks to advances in technology. When engines still had carburetors, shifting into neutral might have helped conserve fuel by stopping the flow of gas into the engine while the car was idling. However, fuel injection systems are now computerized and capable of sensing when an engine is revving above idle. This shuts off the fuel injectors, preventing gas from being injected into the engine and preventing gas from being wasted while the vehicle is stopped as a result. Taking steps to conserve fuel is a good way for drivers to save money and benefit the environment. However, some of the conventional means to conserving fuel are no longer viable.
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