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Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Falconer, New York

No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Falconer, New York, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Falconer, New York, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle  free of charge. The manufacturer then tries to contact everyone in New York who owns that type of vehicle to get the recall work done. Perhaps you have received a postcard notifying you of a recall. The government has links on its websites, or just visit AutoNetTV for links. There are many websites with free recall information and searches. There's CarFax, AutoByTel and the DMV.Recalls are serious but not all that common. Sometimes there are fewer issues, and for these, manufacturers issue a Technical Service Bulletin, or TSB, that tells service centers like I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service how to repair a frequent or difficult problem.The pro ... read more

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Fuel System

Battery Replacement at I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service in Falconer

Battery Replacement at I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service in Falconer

Hello, welcome to I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Falconer runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke detectors or TV remote, they wear out and need to be replaced . This can be thought of as the power output used to start a cold vehicle engine. The number of cold cranking amps you need depends on your vehicle and where you live in New York, specifically how cold it is. (Many Falconer drivers have first-hand experience trying to start their car on a cold winter morning.) The two factors are that the colder your vehicle's engine is, the more power it takes to turn the engine over to get it started. It has all that cold, sluggish oil to contend with.The other factor is that the chemical reaction in the battery that creates electrical energy is less efficient whe ... read more

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Battery

Stop It! You Need Good Brakes

Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Falconer area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication that something's wrong with the brakes is an unusual sound. It could be a squeal, chatter or grinding sound. Some brake pads have a little piece of metal embedded in them that will make a squeal or chirping sound when the brake pads have been worn down to the point that they need to be replaced. It's an early warning indicator. When you hear that sound, schedule an appointment at I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service soon. Now a chattering sound is more urgent. That usually indicates that something is loose. It could be a brake pad or even the brake calipers. If one of those parts falls off, you could have some serious trouble stopping the vehicle. I ... read more

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Brakes

Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Falconer?

  Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Falconer?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in New York – approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New airbags cost about $1,000, but go for $50 to $200 on the black market in New York.Stolen airbags are making their way back into cars that have been in an accident. Of course, the danger to the consumer of having a stolen airbag installed is that you can never be sure what may have previously affected them and if they will work right when you need them. Contact us at I-86 Truck Repair & Auto Service for more information about where to get your airbags checked or replaced.Find us at 1739 Lindquist Drive, Falconer, New York 14733You can reach us by phone at: 716-665-2501 There are reports that 1 in 25 airb ... read more

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