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Everything you Ever Wanted to Know about TMPS, FAQ about Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Everything you Ever Wanted to Know about TMPS, FAQ about Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

The ABCs of TPMS:FAQ about TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) from the experts at Queens 106 St Tire & WheelI'm hearing a lot about tire pressure monitoring systems; what exactly is TPMS?TPMS is a fairly new automotive warning system feature displaying tire pressure in new vehicles equipped with them. The law requiring TPMS was mandated by the federal government in 2007. And right from the start everyone at Queens 106 St Tire & Wheel shop locations ... its techs, managers and staff were trained to answer questions about TPMS, maintain, replace and service tire presure monitoring systems. TPMS systems have warning lights on the dashboard (see image above) informing the driver whether anyone of the 4 tires is compromised in safety because of improper tire pressure. (Please note: the batteries powering the display on the dashboard wear out like any other batte ... read more

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Tips to Spring into Routine Auto Repair

Tips to Spring into Routine Auto Repair

As snowy weather and winter become a distant memory, let 106 St. Tire and Wheel in Queens, NY assist you in preparing for sunny days and summer nights. Use these simple auto repair tips to improve vehicle reliability and performance to ensure you aren't stuck in the heat! At 106 St. Tire and Wheel we understand gradual upkeep over time will save both time and money in the long run of your vehicle. This being said, drivers in Queens, NY area are encouraged to stop in for check-ups and routine auto repair regularly. Between visits, keep these tips in mind: Hoses/Belts:Malfunctioning belts can affect electrical systems, power steering, cooling systems and A/C. With temperatures rising, checking belts and hoses is imperative to proper vehicle health and beating the heat. Oil Change:While you should schedule an oil change every 3,000-5,000 miles ... read more

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Rim repair, bent wheel repair, cracked wheel repair, TIG welding 24 hours a day, 7 days a week holidays included

Rim repair, bent wheel repair, cracked wheel repair, TIG welding 24 hours a day, 7 days a week holidays included

pot holes....ugly time in NYC, but, 106 St Tire & Wheel is doing rim and wheel repair, most wheels, 24 hours a day, welding, bent wheel repair, dented rims, cracked wheel repair...we'll weld your wheel while you wait at our famous 24 hour location on Northern Blvd 106-01 Northern Blvd 718-446-6769 everyday of the year except Christmas

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GOOD MORNING QUEENS & BROOKLYN........okay lets get smart about another great tire: Continental tires at 106 St Tire & Wheel

a great video about Continental tires...INFORMATION IS POWER and 106 St Tire & Wheel serving Queens and Brooklyn considers it our duty and obligation to make our customers aware and POWERFUL whe making safety decisions and driving in NYC. This is our city too. Please take a look: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2ENR_XSvuI

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Keeping Your Car Safe!

by: Cole Matthews Tire Services and Repair 106 St. Tire & Wheel has been selling new discount brand name tires such a Goodyear, Bridgestone, Pirelli, Michelin, Falken, Continental, Hankook, BF Goodrich, Cooper, Dunlop, Toyo, Nitto, Nankang, Vogue, Vredestein, Nexen as well as used tires and providing our customers with services and repairs of uncompromising quality for nearly 30 years. We have always stressed a fact that most people take for granted....the only part of your car that touches the ground are your tires. Do you want to trust old, worn, under-inflated tires with the health and wellness of your family? Under-inflated tires are the #1 cause of tire related accidents and they cause thousands of accidents every year and hundreds of deaths. When your tires are well maintained, you're safer, your car rides smoother, your tires last longer AND your vehicle uses less fuel which saves you money. Also, using less fuel means less pollution. Each year, the burning o ... read more

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