FAQ
A1 Collision NY is an auto repair shop located in Manhattan, NY. Our services include repair services, car painting, auto repairs, and auto body work. Below are some frequently asked questions from our customers.
What Kind of Services Does A1 Collision NY & Auto Care Offer?
A1 Collision NY offers the following services: Repair Service, Auto Repair,Auto Body Work, and Car Painting.
What Kind of Payment Types Does A1 Collision Accept?
A1 Collision NY accepts these fleet accounts: Fleet Management & Maintenance Services, Enterprise, Wheels Inc., Element Fleet, GSA, ARI, Lease Plan, and Voyager Card.
What Type of Car Insurance Does A1 Collision NY Accept?
A1 Collision NY accepts these insurance policies: Geico, All State, Nationwide, AAA, Progressive, and State Farm.
What Are Collision Repair Services?
Collision Repair Services are services offered to help repair a vehicle that has been damaged as a result of an accident. These repairs are typically performed at either a mechanic shop, auto body shop,, or a collision repair shop. Collision Repair Services are also referred to as an Auto Repair Shop.
What Type of Auto Body Services Does A1 Collision NY & Auto Care Offer?
A 1 Collision offers a wide array of body kits, bumper customization, spoilers, window tinting, dent and scratch removal, and restoring/ replacing the hood of your vehicle for cosmetic or mechanical purposes.
What Are Your Hours of Operation?
A 1 Collision is open Monday thru Sunday from 9am-6pm.
What Kind of Car and Auto Painting Does A1 Collision NY Have?
A1 Collision NY offers matte, glossy, and pearlesant painting options. We also offer vinyl and decal installation services as well as spot painting for auto repairs. We also offer color matching for any parts replaced through our auto body shop. Our car painting services are some of the best in the tri-state area.
How Do You Know When To Get New Tires?
If you notice that your treads are worn out, then it is time to get new tires immediately, no amount of air that you pump into them will restore your tires to working conditions. The best way to test the level of your tires is to use the Lincoln Method. Take a penny and place it into one of the grooves of the treads so that Abraham Lincoln’s head is facing down and his hair is parallel to the tread. If his hairline or any portion of Abe’s head is covered by the tread, you do not need new tires. If you can see all of his head, it’s time to replace the tire, or if you notice that the tread is worn down to a 16th of an inch, come into our shop in order to have the tires replaced.
Does A 1 Collision Offer Towing Services?
A1 Collision NY does not offer towing services, our sister company, A-1 Towing NY, does. You can reach them by calling (212) 695-3157 or by e-mailing them at info@A1TowingNYC.com.
What Is Auto Body Work?
Auto body work is a process of restoring or enhancing any sort of cosmetic makeup of a vehicle. This can include body kits, bumper work, spoilers, auto painting, window tinting, removing dents and scratches from your vehicle, adding in roof scoops or moon roofs, or restoring/ replacing the hood of your vehicle.
Where is A1 Collision NY Located?
A1 Collision NY & Auto Care is located at 528 West 39th Street in Manhattan, New York.
I Live Outside of New York, but My Accident Occurred in NYC, Can My Vehicle Get Repaired at A 1?
Yes, if your accident occurred within one of the five boroughs of NYC or if you are a resident of NYC, you can certainly get your vehicle repaired here. We also accept vehicle repairs for residents within the outskirts of NYC such as Jersey City, Hoboken, Linden, Yonkers, Bronxville, Long Island, and many others. As long as you reside within the fifty mile radius of A1 Collision, or had an accident near our facility, you are covered.
Does A 1 Collision Offer Roadside Assistance?
A 1 Collision does not offer roadside assistance or towing services, however, our sister company, A-1 Towing, does offer these services. You can reach them by calling (212) 564-7100 or by e-mailing them at info@A1TowingNYC.com.
When Should I Change My Oil?
Every three months, or every three thousand miles, whichever landmark occurs earlier. However, you should refer to your manufactures manual, some vehicles require a vehicle to change their oil every five thousand miles. It is always a good idea to schedule regular maintenance with A1 Collision NY every three to six months in order to properly maintain your vehicle.
How Often Should I Replace My Air Filter?
The Air Filter should be replaced every year, or if you are a frequent driver, every twenty five thousand miles.
How Often Should I Replace My Fuel Filter?
Your fuel filter should be replaced every year, or if you are a frequent driver, every twenty five thousand miles.
Why Should I Rotate My Tires?
The reason why we rotate car tires is to help preserve them so that the treads don’t break down and cause damage to the wheel well. This in turn will ensure that your tires last longer. As a general rule of thumb, you should rotate your tires every three thousand miles, and when in doubt use the Abe Lincoln trick to check your treads.
Should I Top Off When Refueling?
No, topping off is not good for your vehicle. Topping off can cause the gears in your engine to begin to stick together. This is because the extra fuel has nowhere to go and it will leak onto the gears, becoming stuck and baked onto the gears due to the extreme heat of the engine. It is best to fill up without getting a few extra clicks in from your pump.
How Long Has A 1 Collision Been in Business?
A1 Collision NY has been in business for 35 years and has a wide range of ASE certified collision repair technicians on our staff.
What Kind of Tires Does A 1 Collision & Auto Care Sell on Site?
A1 Collision mainly carries tires from Kelly, Cooper, and Falken.
What Function Does an Oil Change Serve?
Oil is what makes an engine function because oil circulates throughout the engine and is responsible for lubricating all of the moving parts. Without oil, these moving parts would rub against each other and would eventually tear itself apart.
Why Do You Need an Oil Change?
Regular changing of your vehicle’s oil will allow your engine to last much longer because you will reduce the friction among all of the engine’s moving parts. As oil gets old, it doesn’t lubricate the engine’s parts as well and can lead to increased wear and damage. Fresh oil also absorbs and disperses heat much better than old oil does.
