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Timing chains are often thought of as “lifetime” components, but in many BMW engines they’ve earned a reputation for wearing out prematurely. At Steinway Auto Repair Astoria NY, we are an established BMW Service and Repair Center since 1997. We’ve seen a steady stream of BMWs with timing-related issues, and most owners don’t realize how […]

Regular oil changes are crucial for maintaining the health and longevity of your vehicle’s engine. At Steinway Auto Repair, we use engine oil recommended by the manufacturer for every oil change in our Astoria repair shop. Using the manufacturer recommended engine oil for your vehicle is crucial for several reasons listed below. First, for optimal […]

We recently encountered a situation with a 2006 BMW 650i here at Steinway Auto Repair, a central mechanic shop for BMW Repair in Astoria. The owner of the BMW experienced a blown engine, complete with damaged valves, pistons etc when the car overheated. Overheating is one of the most common issues BMW owners encounter, and […]

  Rack and pinion steering is a type of steering mechanism commonly used in automobiles to convert the rotational motion of the steering wheel into linear motion that turns the wheels. It consists of a rack, which is a toothed metal bar, and a pinion, which is a small gear connected to the steering shaft. […]

Effects of a poor wheel alignment on your vehicle are both costly and unsafe. Wheel alignment is an essential maintenance procedure that ensures the angles of the wheels are correctly set according to the manufacturer’s specifications. Proper wheel alignment helps ensure even tire wear, stable vehicle handling, and improved fuel efficiency. During a wheel alignment […]

A “Rolling” situation is when a problem occurs while the vehicle is in motion which will cause you to pull over to the side of the road. Examples of “rolling” situations are if you hit an animal, in severe weather such as a storm, a flat tire or similar situations that do not involve other […]

Having Issues With Your Car’s Performance? If your car is experiencing poor acceleration, loss of power when speeding up, engine misfires, stalling, rough engine idle, a knocking or pinging, check engine light is on,  or reduced fuel efficiency, it may be due to carbon buildup in your engine. We have many customers who own older […]

  Have Issues With Your BMW’s Timing Chain or Engine? Steinway Auto Repair provides quality BMW repair in Queens  and can replace BMW timing chain or timing chains for any make or model vehicle.  We have hundreds of customers who own BMWs and regularly perform scheduled maintenance and repairs. We frequently encounter BMW customers with […]

  At Steinway Auto Repair in Queens, we see the damage that rough New York City roads do to the suspension system of cars and SUV’s. One of the areas that cars can experience damage is to the ball joints. What is a ball joint? A ball joint is a joint and a socket, similar […]

Steinway Auto Repair centrally located in Astoria Queens provides top quality auto maintenance and service. We can troubleshoot, diagnose and correct the issue with your ABS light coming on. Unfortunately, not too many people pay attention to their anti lock braking system (ABS) until the ABS light illuminates on the dashboard. ABS stands for Anti […]