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January 2, 2009
Brooklyn Car Repair Recommendations
I have a great auto repair place on the south shore of Staten Island. That is a good thing and a bad thing. It turns out a need to get a tire fixed (and buy a spare). I need to do this in Brooklyn and would like to ask Brownstoners if there is a recommended place to do either/both. I suffer from a radical lack of trust in this department - love the SI guys but can't drive there for obvious reasons. Any recommendations? Thanks.
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If this is simply fixing a flat, even a bad one, go to the guys under the F train on 3rd Ave. Ten minutes, honest, reliable and cheap. Never a problem with those guys in 20+ years. Not sure about buying a spare from them, though, and it certainly won't be a new spare, but once you get the tire fixed you can drive wherever you want to buy the spare.
Posted by: slopefarm at January 2, 2009 1:34 PM
If you belong to Costco (or similar), I recommend them for purchasing tires. If not, I recommend Sears. Though I have a great mechanic, I prefer buying tires from places where the warranty will be honored no matter where I'm traveling. When I have a flat with a puncture that needs repair, I use the guys on 3rd Ave. between 9th and 10th St. (but have the feeling that's not near you). They also sell both new and used tires.
Posted by: vinca at January 2, 2009 1:37 PM
Thanks, Vinca and Slopefarm. It might be a stretch to drive over to 3rd (it is really flat) and all the gas stations around me have broken air machines ???!!#, but the 3rd ave place is good to know about. I remembered a place on Fulton in FT greene so think I will go there for the repair, but Costco sounds like a good idea for the new tire.
Tks.
Posted by: donatella at January 2, 2009 1:48 PM
The guys I mentioned are the same as in Vinca's post.
Posted by: slopefarm at January 2, 2009 1:49 PM
I totally agree with slopefarm and vinca... have done business with both places... 3rd avenue under the F train will get you up and running, and Costco's is great for replacng a tire or getting all replaced...
Posted by: bren at January 2, 2009 1:54 PM
I get 225/45/17 tires for my audi and order them from tirerack.com. They ship tires to a shop in brooklyn which will mount them. So I usually ask to ship to Major Tire on McDonad Ave. But there are a few more - check tirerack.com for the list. Overall you have good choice and price. If you need one tire - you should get matching brand to other three. Otherwise you can end up with difference in rolling diameter and grip characteristics.
Posted by: bobjohn at January 2, 2009 2:01 PM
Donatella, just FYI: there's a foam you can buy at most large auto supply stores that won't work as long-term repair or for long distances, but is good enough if you're stuck and need to inflate your tire before driving to get it fixed.
Posted by: vinca at January 2, 2009 2:11 PM
Thanks for the help. I wound up going to a tire repair place on Fulton near South Oxford. My tire was completely shot, dried out and unrepairable - I bought a new tire from him. They guy was very nice and prices good. I'll use that one as a spare and buy new one(s) from Costco.
Posted by: donatella at January 4, 2009 8:54 AM
Check Costco's latest coupon book: $70 off a set of four (of a particular brand). It's a big chunk of money, but if you need all four, then also a big savings.
Posted by: vinca at January 4, 2009 10:18 AM
Thanks!
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Posted by: CarWorkshop at June 17, 2009 9:02 AM
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