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Understanding the New York State Automotive Safety Inspections Requirements (Part 3) This is part 3 of our series on New York State safety inspections. · Click here for part one. · Click here for part two. Emissions inspections for cars and light trucks The Federal Clean Air Act passed in 1990 requires that the New York State carries out an inspection program towards minimizing dangerous emissions from mainly passenger cars and light-duty trucks. The inspection is carried out jointly with the safety inspection. When a vehicle fails the emissions inspection, it cannot be registered and if it already registered, it may not be renewed. On-Board Diagnostics Generation II (OBDII) Inspection This inspection requ ... read more

Understanding the New York State Automotive Safety Inspections Requirements (Part 2)Safety Items Inspected on Cars and Light TrucksSeat belts: These are inspected for proper anchorage and operation. The inspector will also make sure it works in different positions. We also check the air bag warning light to make sure it functions correctly. Brakes:The inspector must remove at least one wheel to look at the brakes. We will look at vehicle's brake pedal reserve, brake pedal fade, power brake unit, brake master cylinder, disc brake pads, drum brake linings, brake drums and rotors, wheel cylinders and calipers, brake lines and hoses, parking brake and brake equalization. Lights:The lights must be up to certain standards. They are then examined for proper operation, proper mounting, and any broken or omitted lenses. We also inspect headlamps, tail lamp stop, lamps directional signals, backup lights, licen ... read more

Important brake repair and maintenance tips (Part 3)NOTE: This is part 3 of 106St Tire & Wheel's series on brake repair. Click here for part 1. Click here for part 2. Whether your car has quite a few miles on it, or you only recently drove off the lot, you still need to start and stop; accidents can happen to anyone, so you must always make sure your brakes are in good condition. They wear out, and how fast they do is based on a variety of factors, such as the quality of the brake pad, what they are made of, the vehicle specifications, how you drive, and driving conditions – we mentioned in the previous article how New York's driving conditions are categorized as severe. Again, we would like to point out how we at 106St Tire & Whe ... read more

Brake RepairImportant brake repair and maintenance tips (Part 2) In part 1 of our series on brake repair and maintenance, we discusses how different car manufacturers use varying specifications for each model, and how that affects the consumer when it's time to buy new brakes. As a result, some manufacturers out there cut corners when it comes to safety. Remember, as of yet there are no laws on the federal level regulating brake specifications. While these cheaper brakes may perform well under normal driving conditions, they do not take into account the difficulties drivers may encounter, like having to start and stop all the time; we have discussed earlier how New York's driving and road conditions are severe. Again, we ... read more

Brake RepairImportant brake repair and maintenance tips (Part 1) Every vehicle model has different brake specifications, which is why every different model requires a different brake pad. This means different shape, different texture, different coefficient of friction etc. Unfortunately, the carmakers do not specify what these specifications are for each vehicle, so a lot of what you pay for when you buy brakes is a result of the research and development; different brake manufacturers spend varying amounts on this process, which is why we at 106St Tire & Wheel are proud to offer NAPA brakes because we know that they do the best to keep you and your passengers safe on the road. It is normal for your brakes to wear out over time through regular use and they might end up needing brake service or repair. If you have them regularly serviced, they will protect you from dangerous situations like brake failure. Brake repair, along wi ... read more