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Simple Maintenance List Made Even Simpler

Simple Maintenance List Made Even Simpler

Simple maintenance check list: FAQ about maintenance made Real Simple: No maintenance=expensive problems1. Check your tire pressure...simpler, have 106 St Tire do it FREE. More than 90 percent of cars on the road are driven every day with improperly inflated tires with most being under-inflated. Results? can compromise cornering can compromise braking can compromise stability and safety more likely to have a tire-related accident because of the above like tire failure (thousands happen every year and cause deaths which are avoidable!) MPG? HA! Shot to hell Tire life? Lower your expectations away from what manufacture says under-inflated tires overheat & could lead to catastrophic failure 2. Check the oil -a no-brainer; check it every time you fill up! Simpler, 106 St Tire will do it FREE! Where has all your oil gone? burning oil leaking oil. Frequently repla ... read more

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Dollar Store Auto Detailing & Save Big

Dollar Store Auto Detailing & Save Big

Forget Shopping for Expensive Car Detailing Products! 106 St Tire & Wheel always prides itself in being able to save our customers money. That's one reason why we stress maintaining your vehicle with our bevy of free inspections. We're taking this a step further and giving you the scoop on expive car care products that can be replaced with what you have at home or can easily be obtained in any dollar store anywhere. 1. Dawn Dish Soap Ever see what happens to the bird life when there's an oil spill in our precious waterways? Animal rescuers clean the delicate feathers and fur of oil soaked critters with Dawn dish soap. Dawn is so proud of it, the company sponsors ads displaying greasy, oily bird and animal life saturated with nasty oil based gunk. Commercials show a variety of bird life and sea others being cleansed while not being hurt by Dawn...we do our dishes in it so we know its safe for skin, feathers, fur and now for the news....YOUR CAR.Whe ... read more

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Windshield Wipers of the Future: SOUND!

Windshield Wipers of the Future: SOUND!

The Force Field will be with you........ These grimy, dirty, squeaking windshield wipers could be replaced very soon! No matter what, all cars have one thing in common, those eventually squeaking, annoying windshield wiper blades that wear out, leave streaks, need replacement depending on how much ice and now and stuff they remove. The law mandates them, safety demands them, and police need a place to stick your $115 summons for double parking on the streets of Queens. What will they do with those tickets in the future when SOUND is your windshield wipers? McLaren, best known for their Formula One race cars, has something to say about all of the above. They have been working towards windshield wiper-less cars. One of their top designers has said that McLaren is working on wiperless car and it looks like the solution may be ultrasound to utilize 30kHz waves across windshields to rid we drivers of rain, dead bugs, and road debris forever. No wiper blades squeaking! Yeah! How? Come on wi ... read more

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Don't Cut Corners on Visibility; Use Windshield Washer Fluid

Don't Cut Corners on Visibility; Use Windshield Washer Fluid

Some people try to save money by filling their windshield washer reservoirs with water. Not a good idea! The problem:It doesn't properly clean the windshield and can freeze and destroy the reservoir. Solution:Invest the few dollars in washer fluid. It will not freeze and give you a clean windshield, which is imperative any time of the year. Do you want your kids playing in the streets when drivers can't see 100%?Many people accept wiper streaks as a normal part of life. It's not and not being able to see where you are going is a critical responsibility of every driver. 106 St Tire & Wheel always had plenty of windshield wiper fluid. Don't cut corners on safety....not in the winter....not ever

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Auto Repair 101

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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