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Steering and SuspensionWhen Does Your Car's Suspension Need Repair? (Part 2) NOTE: This is the second part of our series on steering and suspension. Please click here for Part 1. If the suspension system wears out, you will feel it in how your car drives. If your ride is not smooth, wanders, pulls you to one side, or handles poorly, you should come here to 106St Tire & Wheel so we can take a look at your suspension system. If your shocks leak oil, for instance, it means the shocks need to be replaced. Some parts of your system might just need some lubrication to get back to their normal working conditions. You will also need to repackage wheel bearings every few years. If you get involved in an accident, however minor, there are chances that you've damaged your suspension system or your wheels have been knocked out of alignment. Something as s ... read more

Engine DiagnosticsThe Importance of Comprehensive Engine Diagnostics (Part 2) NOTE: This is the second part of our series on comprehensive engine diagnostics. Please click here for part 1. More common symptoms and what they mean Another sign of trouble is experiencing sudden jerks or surges. The same engine trouble that causes this may also cause a sudden stall of the car. Let the mechanic look at the vehicle's spark plugs, fuel filter and, many other issues. It can be quite daunting when your vehicle starts stalling as you enter a freeway. Popping or tapping sounds originating from the hood could mean that your engine's cylinders are faulty. When gasoline in the combustion chamber ignites prematurely, this can lead to awful damage to the cylinders. To be on the safe side, park the vehicle at a safe place and call us. Driving i ... read more

What is headlight restoration? (Part 3Headlight Restoration Increases Driving Safety If your headlights are worn or cloudy, then you are taking a huge and unnecessary risk when driving at night. According to a study conducted by the AAF Foundation for Traffic Safety: · 9 out of 10 vehicles on the road have dirty or cloudy headlights, which reduces visibility. These cars need their headlights to be repaired, replaced, and restored. · Many drivers do not know that worn and cloudy headlights are not just ugly, but reduce visibility at night by over fifty percent. According to a recent study by Google and Yahoo, many accidents today are linked to dirty and cloudy headlights that offer ineffective lighting. The headlights are made using plastic, and they are significantly affected by harsh road and weather conditions. The UV rays from Mother Nature, chemicals from the engine, and smog and fumes bring some serious effects on the plastic in y ... read more

What is headlight restoration? (Part 2)Types of plastic headlight restoration The internet usually has a solution for all your problems. It will offer you very many products for DIY headlight restoration, but it is very important to do some research before spending your hard earned money. Many products available online offer to solve this problem, but they end up disappointing you. Most of the products remove the haze for several weeks, but then it comes back. Car washes and some mobile auto dealers also try to offer you headlight restoration services, but these are just short-term shortcuts. If you want your headlights to be restored correctly, we can help. Our professionals they will offer you the repair you need. A professional restoration service will completely eradicate all the scratches and yellowing on the vehicle headlights. We will do more than just a basic headlight restoration by replacing the UV filter that helps in preserving the headli ... read more

Oil ChangeWhy You Can't Just Avoid Getting an Oil Change (Part 1) If the engine is the heart of the car, then oil is its lifeblood. Both of them go hand in hand and when driving. For safety purposes, it is important to carry oil change as per the manufacturer's instructions. When the time comes for an oil change, it is critical to get the filter changed because it may harbor some contaminated oil that can harm your engine. Consider the Manufacturer's ManualWe have covered why New York City driving conditions are rated as “severe.” Severe conditions may include excessive short trips of less than five miles, loading the vehicle to maximum levels, driving on rough roads or dusty conditions, excessive idle times among a host of other reasons. The oil change recommendation may vary depending on the make of your car, th ... read more