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5 Quick Tips: TPMS, Tire Inflation, Safety

5 Quick Tips: TPMS, Tire Inflation, Safety

According to federal law, new cars must be equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS). Federal laws were passed to improve safety and add this system because improperly inflated tires cause accidents, property damage, lost time at work and, most seriously, LIVES. Properly inflated tires have more traction, extend the live of you expensive tires, brake better and give you better mileage. In American, over 10,000 accidents a year are caused by improperly inflated tires! 106 St Tire and Wheel take this seriously as should you and therefore we provide free tire pressure checks are always available. We're TPMS experts and can replace sensors and do sensor resets. improves traction improves gas mileage adds to safety by having brakes be more responsive extends the life of your tires offers a better ride how precious is your family? Remember, your tires are the only part of your car that touches the ground. Make sure they have tread, make sure they are inflated properly, che ... read more

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Tires 101

Clean Engines on Used Cars- CAUTION

Clean Engines on Used Cars- CAUTION

Is an grimey, yucky, greasy messy engine a red flag? NO! Is a clean one a good sign? NO! Ever open a hood and see a sparkling clean engine? Are you envious? Does it always mean the car you're looking at is in good condition? Hell, no. Even if it looks like Aunt Tillie has just waxed and polished it, is it an absolute good deal? Nope. Sure, it looks great and your thinking, "man, this baby is clean and kewl looking." Not so fast. Car dealers and buyers might be using a little psychology on you. A squeaky clean engine compartment makes any car, especially, a used car look newer and better maintained than it might be. All that glitters is not gold, remember. Ask the seller for his maintenance records to make sure what you see is what you get. Don't ever judge the cleanliness of the engine compartment as a statement about how good the car is. There are businesses who specifically do engine services such as cleaning and preparing cars for sale....of course, looks always matter but go into b ... read more

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Grease Your Door Hinges

Grease Your Door Hinges

If your car doors or trunk sound like the creaking of a door at a haunted house, you need probably need grease or lubrication on the hinges. Ignore this and don't be surprised if your doors and trunk eventually land up damaged from binding, bending and twisting making closing or opening of doors difficult. The same goes for hoods, trunk lids, lift-gates and tail-gates. The longer you wait for lubrication the worse the damage can be and the more expense you will incur. Again, its one of 106 St Tire's important words we nag you about: MAINTENANCE. Our advice? If you are driving an older vehicle, use an aerosol lubricant like White Lithium or Super-Lube on the hinges and avoid "goop" type grease formulas because they make a mess, attract dirt, etc making the aerosol grease formulas a neater and better choice for folks who have never done this kind of thing before. Some mechanics recommend a lubricating gun and that makes sense as well as long as you don't over do it making a mess because ... read more

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car tips

Need Tires? WE HAVE THE DEAL FOR YOU!

Need Tires? WE HAVE THE DEAL FOR YOU!

free with purchase of 4 tires at all 106 St Tire locations:FREE wheel alignmentFREE tire mountingFREE tire balancingFREE valves if neededFREE tire rotations for the life of your purchased tiresFREE nitrogen-fill for one year106 St Tire & Wheel locations offers our customers an all-in-one package deal when you buy tires. There are no service add ons. When we give you a price, it includes everything and you can expect no surprises.We offer appointments to save you time and we're open 24 hours to make things convenient in the city that never sleeps.Call us for a customer friendly price, great free services and make an appointment online.Our 24 hour locations are 106-01 Northern Blvd and 105-08 Northern Blvd, call 718-446-6769 everyday of the year except Christmas.We appreciate your ... read more

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Tires 101

Quick Wheel Alignment Facts & FAQ

Quick Wheel Alignment Facts & FAQ

NYC's best price wheel alignment $45 most cars at our locations. Quick facts article! All drivers need to keep their wheels aligned: How often?Realistically, this is needed in our "severe driving conditions" about two times a year depending on mileage. Why? Wheels become misaligned because you hit bad road conditions like potholes on NYC streets. What happens if I don't align my wheels?Your tires will wear unevenly, steering usually suffers and you may notice a pulling sensation or vibration. Your tire life may be shortened because of uneven wear and front end parts become compromised. Our expert technicians use 3-D state-of-the-art computer equipment to analyze your vehicle's alignment and provide you with a detailed report so that you can make an informed decision. Wheel alignments are critical especially in Queens, Brooklyn, NYC and on Long Island because of the conditions on our roads. PERHAPS THE BIGGEST PROBLEM? TWO WORDS? POT H ... read more

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Wheel alignment