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Monthly Archives: January 2012

Are There Blind Spots in Falconer?

  All Falconer drivers have blind spots – and no, I'm not talking about the fact that you really don't sing like Adele. I mean the areas of the road that you can't see when you're driving around Falconer.First let's talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about others...To begin, we can greatly reduce blind spots by properly adjusting our mirrors to give the widest coverage possible. Make the adjustments in your vehicle before you start to drive.First, Falconer drivers should adjust their rear view mirrors to give the best possible view directly to the rear of their vehicle. Falconer folks don't need it to get a better view of either side of the car, the kids in the back seat or their dazzling smile. It's pretty obvious, the rear view mirror should reflect the rear.Next, lean your head until it almost touches the driver's side window. Adjust your side mirror so that you can just barely see the side of your car. Now, lean your head to the middle of the ... read more

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Automotive News

Go Straight: Wheel Alignment for Falconer Automobiles

Falconer drivers may have an alignment problem if their car drifts or pulls to one side, the steering wheel's off center, they notice uneven tire wear or the car doesn't feel like it handles right as they drive down Falconer, New York, streets and roads.When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into potholes, smacking a curb or other objects around Falconer are great ways to knock a car out of alignment. Then one or more of your wheels start pulling in a slightly different direction and the problems begin.The team at I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service in Falconer wants you to know that driving for an extended time when your car is out of alignment causes your tires to wear unevenly and excessively. Sometimes the tire can be worn so badly that it will fail.At the very least, those who drive with wheels out of alignment will have to replace their tires sooner. You could end up with premature wear to your suspension syste ... read more

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Alignment

Service Center Standard and Procedures

All New York pilots have checklists for every aspect of flying. They always use their checklists even if they only have two steps on them. They do this simply because a checklist is a great way to not forget steps. It is also how they can assure a predictable outcome. That is why Falconer automotive service centers including I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service have procedural standards for each service they perform. I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service technicians are trained step by step. And they perform the procedures step by step, the same way each time. By training to procedural standards, New York service centers can assure a quality outcome. The job is done right every time and Falconer customers leave happy with how their vehicle performs. Each company trains its technicians to standards. The New York automotive industry as a whole is very committed to standards of excellence and encourages individual New York service center operators to apply them to eve ... read more

Tracking True in New York: Wheel Alignment in Falconer

The biggest issue for Falconer area drivers is always safety. When your vehicle wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle will pull to one side, which could lead to an accident. When you're vehicle is out of alignment, you should have it taken care of right away at I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service in Falconer. When undergoing an alignment service at I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are checked for damage. Then the alignment is charted and checked against the factory settings.Precision adjustments are made to bring the wheels back into alignment. This gets all four wheels going in exactly the same direction.Falconer drivers should be aware of the signs of alignment problems. These include the car pulling to one side. Also, the steering wheel may not be centered when you're going straight. If you see the edges of ... read more

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Alignment

Falconer Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Falconer Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Falconer on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated. If your vehicle manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your vehicle tires are considered significantly underinflated at 26 pounds. The tire may not look low until it gets below 20 pounds.New laws require all vehicles to include a tire pressure monitor system, or TPMS. This technology has been used by race car drivers for years. They are able to head off problems from underinflation by closely monitoring tire pressure on the track. It's up to your vehicle's manufacturer to determine which of many TPMS systems available they'll use to comply with the law.Obviously, all of this doesn't come free for Falconer drivers. Government studies have estimated the net costs. Of course, the TPMS system itself will cost something. Maintaining the s ... read more

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Tires and Wheels