Superior Care Auto Center

"If you live in a state that requires the use of a CARB-compliant catalytic converter and you improperly install an EPA-compliant converter on your vehicle, you’ll likely fail your state’s emissions inspection. To pass the inspection, you’ll have to install a proper CARB-compliant catalytic converter."

CARB vs. EPA catalytic converters – what's the big difference? Learn what makes each converter type unique: bit.ly/356Nuqm

Don't gamble with your gas tank: Why going below a quarter tank can cost more than a fill-up

https://www.aol.com/finance/dont-gamble-gas-tank-why-193642305.html

Don't gamble with your gas tank: Why going below a quarter tank can cost more than a fill-up With gas prices over $4 a gallon, you may be tempted to let the needle get closer to empty. But that could lead to more expensive problems.

SUPERIOR CARE AUTO CENTER NAMED TOP-RATED SERVICE CENTER
Verified Consumer Ratings Fuel the Third Annual CARFAX Top-Rated Service Centers

Superior Care Auto Center is being recognized in the third annual CARFAX Top-Rated Service Center Program. Superior Care Auto Center received a 4.8 out of possible five stars based on verified reviews from CARFAX Car Care members.

“We are constantly striving to make it easier for car owners to feel confident about servicing their vehicles,” said Mike Liou, Head of Service Marketing at CARFAX. “We have 24 million active Car Care members, and that number is growing. These members are actively trying to take better care of their vehicles by using our maintenance and recall alerts. We used direct feedback from these verified customers to put together this list of the best of the best.”

Why settle for inferior care, when you can have Superior Care?

The 2021 CARFAX Top-Rated Service Centers received an average of 4.8 stars out of a possible five stars.

About CARFAX
CARFAX, part of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), helps millions of people every day confidently shop, buy, service and sell used cars with innovative solutions powered by CARFAX vehicle history information. The expert in vehicle history since 1984, CARFAX provides exclusive services like CARFAX Used Car Listings, CARFAX Car Care, CARFAX History-Based Value and the flagship CARFAX® Vehicle History Report™ to consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAX owns the world’s largest vehicle history database and is nationally recognized as a top workplace by The Washington Post and Glassdoor.com. Shop, Buy, Service, Sell – Show me the CARFAX™.

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15 vehicles most likely to surpass 200,000 miles

https://www.autoblog.com/article/cars-trucks-suvs-most-likely-pass-200000-miles/

15 vehicles most likely to surpass 200,000 miles Americans, on average, drive more than 13,000 miles per year. If you plan on keeping your vehicle a long time, you need to know which cars, trucks and SUVs are built to last.

Small SUVs dominate CR's list of least-satisfying cars to own

https://www.autoblog.com/article/2021-least-satisfying-cars-to-own/

Small SUVs dominate CR's list of least-satisfying cars to own These are the 10 least-satisfying new cars to own as ranked by Consumer Reports subscribers. Most of them are baby crossovers and SUVs.

Over 1.7M Hondas probed for unexpected automatic braking

https://www.aol.com/finance/over-1-7m-hondas-probed-113445831-125250615.html

Over 1.7M Hondas probed for unexpected automatic braking U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating complaints that the automatic emergency braking systems on more than 1.7 million newer Hondas can stop the vehicles for no reason. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has 278 complaints that the problem can happen in 2017 through 2...

NYC Under Winter Weather Advisory As Snow, Sleet And Ice Loom

https://patch.com/new-york/brooklyn/s/i4wye/nyc-under-winter-weather-advisory-as-snow-sleet-and-ice-loom?utm_source=alert-breakingnews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=alert

NYC Under Winter Weather Advisory As Snow, Sleet And Ice Loom A winter storm heading toward New York City is expected to bring a wintry mix starting Thursday at 10 p.m., forecasters warn.

Police struggle to deter rising catalytic converter thefts

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/police-struggle-deter-rising-catalytic-converter-thefts-82038419

Police struggle to deter rising catalytic converter thefts States across the country are taking steps to try to deter the thefts of catalytic converters

Superior Care Auto Center is looking for an auto mechanic technician.

Hours are M-F 8:00AM-5:30PM. NO WEEKENDS. Paid overtime. We provide you with uniforms. All employees will be supplied with their own face masks, gloves and large bottle of hand sanitizer. All cars are disinfected before being brought into the garage, and a disposable car seat and steering wheel covers are used. Work stations are spread out in the garage so employees can easily work six feet away from each other. We are taking the health and safety of our employees and customers very seriously to prevent the spread of covid-19!

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Experience with:
• Oil Changes
• Front End (Steering/Suspension)
• Tires (Installation, Rotation and Balancing)
• Wheel Alignments

You MUST:
• Have your own tools.
• Be able to use a PC.
• Have a valid driver's license and be able to drive both manual and automatic transmission.
• Be able to complete services and repairs in a reasonable amount of time.

Please email your resume in the BODY OF THE EMAIL (no attachments please), or fax it to (718) 788-6357. If you have any questions, please call Charlie at (718) 965-2780.

NYC public schools are closed for vacation 2/21-2/25. Planning on taking a road trip? Get your car checked out before you go! Give us a call at (718) 768-0622 and schedule an appointment to get your car checked out (tires, brakes, fluids, wipers, etc.)!

Hochul Lifts NY Indoor Mask Mandate For Businesses

https://patch.com/new-york/brooklyn/s/i3wx2/hochul-lifts-ny-indoor-mask-mandate-for-businesses?utm_source=alert-breakingnews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=alert

Hochul Lifts NY Indoor Mask Mandate For Businesses The indoor masking rule for businesses ends Thursday as New York's coronavirus cases sharply decline, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.

Why buying a car is still such a miserable experience right now

https://www.npr.org/2022/02/08/1078333943/buying-a-car-chips-supply-chains

Why buying a car is still such a miserable experience right now Car buyers today continue to face fewer choices and much higher prices — and cheap vehicles are especially hard to find. It's not just that there are fewer cars; the ones being made are fancier, too.

Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk

https://www.aol.com/finance/park-outside-hyundai-kia-recall-113253229-172110413.html

Park outside: Hyundai, Kia recall vehicles due to fire risk Hyundai and Kia are telling the owners of nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. to park them outdoors because they can catch fire even if the engines have been turned off. The recalls from the two Korean automakers are another in a long string of fire and engine failure problems that have dogged the c...

Tesla recalls 817,000 vehicles in U.S. over seat belt reminder alert

https://www.aol.com/finance/tesla-recalls-817-000-vehicles-113749346-101849367.html

Tesla recalls 817,000 vehicles in U.S. over seat belt reminder alert The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday that a number of models fail to comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard.

!!!!!PSA!!!!

Even though alternate side parking is cancelled for the foreseeable future, PLEASE dig out your cars. Letting your wheels sit buried in snow for days (or weeks) = rusty brake rotors come springtime.

Timeline photos

UPDATE: #NYCASP/Alternate Side Parking/street cleaning rules will be suspended tomorrow, Saturday, January 29 through Tuesday, February 1 to facilitate snow operations and for scheduled Lunar New Year’s Eve and Lunar New Year holidays.

Parking meters will remain in effect.

Follow on.nyc.gov/NYCASP on Twitter for the latest Alternate Side Parking information.

When is your annual NYS due to expire? Only two business days left until the end of January. Don't delay setting up an appointment if it expires at the end of this month!

Nissan recalls 793K Rogues; wiring trouble raises fire risk

Nissan recalls 793K Rogues; wiring trouble raises fire risk DETROIT (AP) — Nissan is recalling more than 793,000 small SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because water can get into wiring and in rare cases could start a fire. The recall covers Nissan Rogue SUVs fr…

Alternate Side Parking rules will be suspended Monday-Tuesday, January 31-February 1 for Lunar New Year's Eve & Lunar New Year. Parking meters will remain in effect.

Automakers with the highest customer satisfaction rankings

Not surprised to see Honda and Subaru top the list...

https://www.autoblog.com/2021/11/16/cars-ranked-by-customer-satisfaction-score/

Automakers with the highest customer satisfaction rankings Customer satisfaction scores for automakers stayed the same in 2021 as they were in 2020, but are still down from their peak five years ago.

Brooklyn, NY Weather Advisories - Warnings & Watches | AccuWeather

Be careful driving this morning! And if you feel yourself slipping and sliding, or your wipers aren't up to par, give us a call! We can replace tires, brakes and/or wipers to get your car ready for winter!

https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/brooklyn/11210/weather-warnings/334651

Brooklyn, NY Weather Advisories - Warnings & Watches | AccuWeather See a list of all of the Official Weather Advisories, Warnings, and Severe Weather Alerts for Brooklyn, NY.

Ford recalls 200K cars because brake lights can stay on

Ford recalls 200K cars because brake lights can stay on DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling about 200,000 cars in the U.S. to fix a problem that can stop the brake lights from turning off. The recall covers certain 2014 and 2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ midsize cars as well as some 2015 Mustangs.

Timeline photos

UPDATE: #NYCASP/Alternate Side Parking/street cleaning rules will be suspended tomorrow, Thursday, January 20 for snow operations. Parking meters will remain in effect.

Follow on.nyc.gov/NYCASP on Twitter for the latest Alternate Side Parking information.

A new rule goes into effect in NYC today which requires drivers to stop, rather than yield, for pedestrians in intersections when traffic controls 🚦🛑 are not in place. Drivers must remain stopped until such pedestrians cross the roadway.

More:https://www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/noa-various-amendments-traffic-rules.pdf

Superior Care Auto Center is looking for an auto mechanic technician.

Hours are M-F 8:00AM-5:30PM. NO WEEKENDS. Paid overtime. We provide you with uniforms. All employees will be supplied with their own face masks, gloves and large bottle of hand sanitizer. All cars are disinfected before being brought into the garage, and a disposable car seat and steering wheel covers are used. Work stations are spread out in the garage so employees can easily work six feet away from each other. We are taking the health and safety of our employees and customers very seriously to prevent the spread of covid-19!

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Experience with:
• Oil Changes
• Front End (Steering/Suspension)
• Tires (Installation, Rotation and Balancing)
• Wheel Alignments

You MUST:
• Have your own tools.
• Be able to use a PC.
• Have a valid driver's license and be able to drive both manual and automatic transmission.
• Be able to complete services and repairs in a reasonable amount of time.

Please email your resume in the BODY OF THE EMAIL (no attachments please), or fax it to (718) 788-6357. If you have any questions, please call Charlie at (718) 965-2780.

Lots of ice on 3rd Avenue between 18th and 19th Street. Be careful if you're walking that way this morning!

Timeline photos

#NYCASP/Street Cleaning/Alternate Side Parking rules are suspended today, Monday, January 17 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Parking meters remain in effect.

Follow on.nyc.gov/NYCASP on Twitter for the latest & download our free #NYC311 app for push notifications direct to your mobile device: on.nyc.gov/311MobileApp

Beloved Slot-Car Racing Spot Buzz-A-Rama Closes For Good, Son Of Owners Selling Inventory

End of an era...

https://gothamist.com/arts-entertainment/beloved-slot-car-racing-spot-buzz-rama-closes-good-son-owners-selling-inventory

Beloved Slot-Car Racing Spot Buzz-A-Rama Closes For Good, Son Of Owners Selling Inventory The Brooklyn institution has been around since 1965.

Superior Care Auto Center updated their business hours.

Superior Care Auto Center updated their business hours.

Top 10 best-selling cars, trucks and SUVs of 2021

https://www.autoblog.com/article/top-10-best-selling-cars-trucks-suvs-2021/

Top 10 best-selling cars, trucks and SUVs of 2021 These were the 10 best-selling cars, trucks and SUVs in the United States in 2021. There were some shake-ups in this tumultuous, Covid-tinged year.

Zombie cars: Discontinued vehicles that aren't dead yet

https://www.autoblog.com/article/zombie-cars-discontinued-vehicles-that-arent-dead-yet/

Zombie cars: Discontinued vehicles that aren't dead yet Once a car is discontinued, it doesn't just disappear instantly. Here are 12 old, killed-off vehicle models that inexplicably racked up new sales in 2021.

NYC Snow: Forecasters Warn Of 'Treacherous' Commutes

Did you drive this morning? How are your tires and brakes handling this weather? Give us a call at (718) 768-0622 or shoot us an email at [email protected] if you need to get your car winterized!

https://patch.com/new-york/brooklyn/s/i1geh/nyc-snow-forecasters-warn-of-treacherous-commutes?utm_source=alert-breakingnews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=alert

NYC Snow: Forecasters Warn Of 'Treacherous' Commutes New York City was promised snow all week. Friday morning, we got it.