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If you’re a car-haver, Roda is a no-brainer. If you’re a car-haver, Roda is a no-brainer.
If you’re a car-haver, Roda is a no-brainer. Meet Roda, your new favorite mechanic. You deserve an auto shop that respects you, and at Roda, you’re always in the driver’s seat. “You’d be stupid not to bring your car here,” says Roda client David D. “1000/10 recommend.” That’s just one of 1,000+ 5-star Google reviews from real DMV drivers who appreciate Roda’s quick, affordable, reliable service. Roda handles maintenance, repairs, and even detailing all under one roof. And yes, they offer game-changing free valet - aka they’ll come get your car from wherever you are, drive it to the Rockville shop for service, and bring it back to you…
NY Ranked Safest State For Teen Drivers, New Study Finds: Here's Why NY Ranked Safest State For Teen Drivers, New Study Finds: Here's Why
NY Ranked Safest State For Teen Drivers, New Study Finds: Here's Why Teen drivers across the Northeast face some of the safest conditions in the country, while some teens in the mid-Atlantic aren't as fortunate, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Teen Drivers on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The personal finance website compared all 50 states across 23 measures of safety, cost, and driving laws. Car crashes remain the leading cause of death for teens ages 16 to 19, with WalletHub finding that those wrecks cost more than $40 billion each year in medical expenses and lost productivity.  "Learning …
VIDEO: Hundreds Of Tow Trucks Roll Out To Honor Driver Killed On Route 287 VIDEO: Hundreds Of Tow Trucks Roll Out To Honor Driver Killed On Route 287
Video: Hundreds Of Tow Trucks Roll Out To Honor Driver Killed On Route 287 A massive convoy of tow trucks gathered Tuesday morning, July 8 to honor the life of Daniel “DJ” Ortiz, a tow operator killed last week while on the job along Route 287. The event, described as a “final ride,” brought more than 400 trucks together at Landing Softball Field. The procession began at 8:30 a.m. and escorted Ortiz to his final resting place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in East Hanover. "Let’s show up, loud and proud — lights on, hearts heavy — united as one towing family to give DJ the sendoff he deserves," wrote Ron & Sons Towing, DJ's former employer. DanaMarie Swansinger s…
White Plains-Based Mavis Tire Acquires Midas In Major Auto Repair Merger: What To Know White Plains-Based Mavis Tire Acquires Midas In Major Auto Repair Merger: What To Know
White Plains-Based Mavis Tire Acquires Midas In Major Auto Repair Merger: What To Know A major merger in the auto repair industry is out of the shop and complete. Mavis Tire has finalized its acquisition of Midas from TBC Corporation, the company announced on Monday, June 16. The purchase boosts Mavis Tire's retail network to more than 3,500 stores across the US and Canada. Midas will keep its name and continue operating from its headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Mavis Tire Express Services Corp. is based in White Plains, New York. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. "We are excited to officially welcome Midas to the Mavis family," …
Park Street Auto Marks 30 Years In Montclair With ‘Service Honoring The Golden Rule’ Park Street Auto Marks 30 Years In Montclair With ‘Service Honoring The Golden Rule’
Park Street Auto Marks 30 Years In Montclair With ‘Service Honoring The Golden Rule’ A Montclair auto repair shop built on word-of-mouth, grit, and kindness is turning 30 this week — and locals say it’s as trustworthy as ever. Joe and Ruth Bollo, owners of Park Street Auto, bought the garage on May 1, 1995, and turned it into what many customers now call a rare gem in the world of car repair. The shop’s slogan — posted on a sign inside the garage — reads: “Service Honoring the Golden Rule.” That motto, Ruth says, isn’t just decoration. It’s how they run the business. "Service Honoring the Golden Rule," a sign hanging inside Park Street Auto that few people see…
One Firefighter Hurt After Blaze At Auto Repair Shop: Newark PD One Firefighter Hurt After Blaze At Auto Repair Shop: Newark PD
One Firefighter Hurt After Blaze At Auto Repair Shop: Newark PD A firefighter was injured following a fire at an auto repair shop in Newark on the morning of Monday, April 14. At 9:22 a.m., Newark firefighters responded to Gibson Foreign Auto Repair on a call of a vehicle on fire inside the business, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda said.  The fire was declared under control at 10:52 a.m., Miranda said. One firefighter was transported to a nearby hospital for an ankle injury, Miranda said. The cause and origin of the fire is under investigation by the Newark Department of Public Safety’s Arson Unit, Miranda said.
$2M Blaze Guts Edgewood Car Dealership, Employee Injured: Fire Marshal $2M Blaze Guts Edgewood Car Dealership, Employee Injured: Fire Marshal
$2M Blaze Guts Edgewood Car Dealership, Employee Injured: Fire Marshal A massive two-alarm fire tore through a Harford County used car dealership and repair shop, causing an estimated $2 million in damage and sending one employee to the hospital, officials said. Firefighters rushed to EZ Car Plus on Pulaski Highway in Edgewood around 2:52 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, where they found flames ripping through the single-story building, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Joppa-Magnolia VFC It took 50 firefighters from the Abingdon Volunteer Fire Company and surrounding departments about 30 minutes to bring the fire under control, but the damage…
Best Auto Repair On Long Island In 2024: Joe Riscica's Auto Repairs Inc. Best Auto Repair On Long Island In 2024: Joe Riscica's Auto Repairs Inc.
Best Auto Repair On Long Island In 2024: Joe Riscica's Auto Repairs Inc. We are thrilled to announce that Joe Riscica's Auto Repairs Inc. has been named Best Auto Repair on Long Island in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! This family-run Deer Park auto repair shop has been a cornerstone of the local automotive scene since 1982, earning a reputation for blending top-tier technical expertise with a personal touch, according to its website. A "put customers first" mindset ensures both drivers and their vehicles receive the care they deserve, per its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best on Long Island …
Best Auto Repair In The Hudson Valley 2024: Byron's Patterson Auto Body Best Auto Repair In The Hudson Valley 2024: Byron's Patterson Auto Body
Best Auto Repair In The Hudson Valley 2024: Byron's Patterson Auto Body We are thrilled to announce that Byron's Patterson Auto Body has been named Best Auto Repair in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, since 1983 Byron's Patterson Auto Body has been offering top-notch auto body repair and maintenance services.  Founded by Jim Byron, this family-owned and operated business is committed to restoring vehicles to their pre-collision condition while preserving the manufacturer's structural integrity, per its website. Beyond collision repair, as noted on its website, Byron's full-service mechanic shop, m…
Best Auto Repair In Fairfield County In 2024: SoNo Collision Best Auto Repair In Fairfield County In 2024: SoNo Collision
Best Auto Repair In Fairfield County In 2024: SoNo Collision We are thrilled to announce that SoNo Collision has been named Best Auto Repair in Fairfield County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to SoNo Collision's website, it blends advanced technology with years of expertise to deliver top-tier collision repair services. Under the leadership of Chris Fedor, a seasoned auto repair professional, the team is dedicated to providing fast, efficient, and high-quality repairs, as stated on its website. "Great work!" said a Readers' Choice voter. "Chris is a really good guy!" The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to…
Best Auto Repair In Westchester County In 2024: Fred's Auto Repair of Briarcliff Inc. Best Auto Repair In Westchester County In 2024: Fred's Auto Repair of Briarcliff Inc.
Best Auto Repair In Westchester County In 2024: Fred's Auto Repair of Briarcliff Inc. We are thrilled to announce that Fred's Auto Repair of Briarcliff Inc. has been named Best Auto Repair in Westchester in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Founded in 1974 by Fred Indorf, the shop has grown from a small operation into a well-respected repair center that combines decades of hands-on expertise with modern automotive technology, according to its website.  The business has succeeded thanks to the trust of its customers and the competence and top-notch customer care of its staff, per its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Bes…
40 Year Owner Of PA Auto Repair Shop Crushed To Death By Truck: Coroner 40 Year Owner Of PA Auto Repair Shop Crushed To Death By Truck: Coroner
40 Year Owner Of PA Auto Repair Shop Crushed To Death By Truck: Coroner An auto repair shop owner has died after being struck by his own truck, the York County Coroner's Office announced on Friday, Sept. 27.  Irl L. Therit, Jr., 63, of Hanover, passed away at WellSpan York Hospital at 3:11 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, according to a release by the coroner's office. Deputy Coroner Molly York was called to the hospital to investigate and certify the death. Therit, was struck by his "rollback" flatbed truck parked at his property in the 3500 block of Centennial Road at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, as detailed in the release. He had parked his …
Nearly 50K Hyundai Vehicles Recalled Nationwide For Potentially Faulty Airbags Nearly 50K Hyundai Vehicles Recalled Nationwide For Potentially Faulty Airbags
Nearly 50K Hyundai Vehicles Recalled Nationwide For Potentially Faulty Airbags Tens of thousands of Hyundai SUVs are being recalled across the country in response to a situation that may affect their airbags' functionality. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced this week that 40,144 Hyundai Santa Fe ICE vehicles and 9,575 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV vehicles are subject to a nationwide recall due to the faulty airbags. All of the vehicles were produced in 2024. According to the NHTSA, the main floor wire harness used in the recalled SUVs can become damaged due to unexpected contact with the passenger-side, second-row bench seat's folding hinge…
PA Netflix Star Powers Through Super Spicy Wings On Popular YouTube Show 'Hot Ones' PA Netflix Star Powers Through Super Spicy Wings On Popular YouTube Show 'Hot Ones'
PA Netflix Star Powers Through Super Spicy Wings On Popular YouTube Show 'Hot Ones' Pennsylvania's Shane Gillis has made it. To the other side of the "Hot Ones" interview, that is. The comic, 36, who has roots in Mechanicsburg, recently appeared on the First We Feast YouTube show hosted by Sean Evans answering "hot questions while eating even hotter wings." The questions and the wings get progressively spicier. Somewhere just before the halfway mark, Evans asks Gillis about his most disgusting experience as a college athlete (he played one season of football at Elon University, and was on the team at Trinity High School in Camp Hill). Gillis recalls his teammates v…
Man Runs Drug Operation, Unlicensed Repair Shop Out Of CT Home, Police Say Man Runs Drug Operation, Unlicensed Repair Shop Out Of CT Home, Police Say
Man Runs Drug Operation, Unlicensed Repair Shop Out Of CT Home, Police Say A search of a Connecticut man’s home reportedly unveiled not only an unlicensed repair shop but uncovered an operation to manufacture crack cocaine, ketamine, and more. The Tolland County incident occurred on Tuesday, June 4 in the town of Somers. According to police, a search warrant was executed for 53-year-old Randy Matthew Guyette’s Hall Hill Road home. Originally, authorities suspected that Guyette was running an unlicensed auto repair business. However, upon arrival, Guyette was allegedly found to also be in charge of a drug operation. Ketamine, crack cocaine, and prescription…
Business Owner In Northern Westchester Dies At Age 44 Business Owner In Northern Westchester Dies At Age 44
Business Owner In Northern Westchester Dies At Age 44 A business owner who was a lifelong resident of the area has died. Putnam County resident Gregory A. "J.R." Coccaro, of Mahopac, was 44 years. A Westchester County native, he was born in Sleepy Hollow on Jan. 2, 1979, the son of Gregory T. and Debra Ann (Servello) Coccaro. He was an owner of North State Custom in Bedford Hills, an auto collision repair facility that specializes in high end vehicle repair.  He prided his business on being a non-direct repair program facility, according to his obituary.  "His business integrity always had his customers at heart," the obituary say…
Former Fire Captain, Business Owner From Yonkers Dies: Worked Until Last Week Of Life Former Fire Captain, Business Owner From Yonkers Dies: Worked Until Last Week Of Life
Former Fire Captain, Business Owner From Yonkers Dies: Worked Until Last Week Of Life A Hudson Valley man who served his community as a fire captain and owned a local business in Westchester for decades is being remembered for his dedicated work ethic and his passion for racing.  Putnam County resident John J. Fasciglione of Mahopac died on Sunday, May 7 at the age of 62 after a battle with colon cancer, according to his obituary.  Born in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens in 1960, Fasciglione was raised in Yonkers, where he served as a firefighter and eventually Captain from 1999 until his retirement in 2021.  Anyone who knew Fasciglione woul…
Legendary Lehigh Valley Auto Service Shop Set To Shutter After Nearly 9 Decades: Report Legendary Lehigh Valley Auto Service Shop Set To Shutter After Nearly 9 Decades: Report
Legendary Lehigh Valley Auto Service Shop Set To Shutter After Nearly 9 Decades: Report A Lehigh Valley auto service shop considered the longest-running family business in its borough is closing after nearly nine decades, LehighValleyLive reports. Friedman’s Service Center at 1002 Broadway in Fountain Hill will complete its final auto repair by Tuesday, Jan. 31, before stopping the sale of gasoline on Saturday, Feb. 25, its current owner, Bruce Friedman, told the outlet. The shop has a rich history, first opening in 1936 by Ed Friedman before eventually landing in Bruce’s hands in 2000 after a series of familial changes in ownership, the report says. The location once housed…
'Born A Fighter': Upper Saddle River Dad, Auto Repairman Ronnie Guerra Dies, 30 'Born A Fighter': Upper Saddle River Dad, Auto Repairman Ronnie Guerra Dies, 30
'Born A Fighter': Upper Saddle River Dad, Auto Repairman Ronnie Guerra Dies, 30 Support was surging for the family of Bergen County dad and auto repairman Ronnie Guerra. Guerra of Upper Saddle River died on Sunday, Nov. 27. He was 30 years old. More than $11,200 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Guerra's daughter, Amia Lester as of Wednesday, Nov. 30. "Ronnie's greatest joy and purpose in life was taking care of Amia," the page reads. "This trust is just one way we will ensure that his memory and love will live on with her." Ronnie worked as a repairman at his family business, Ideal Service Center, Inc. in River Edge, built by his late grandfather, Aldo Guerra. …
Support Surges For Injured Owner Of Ambler Auto Repair Shop After 'Tragic' Fire Support Surges For Injured Owner Of Ambler Auto Repair Shop After 'Tragic' Fire
Support Surges For Injured Owner Of Ambler Auto Repair Shop After 'Tragic' Fire After a "tragic" three-alarm fire damaged an auto repair shop in Ambler on Thursday morning, people are rallying to help the injured owner. The devastating blaze broke out inside a garage at Ebner's Auto on South Main Street near East Butler Avenue around 10 a.m., according to the Wissahickon Fire Company. Crews were on the scene within minutes and battled the fast-moving fire until around 2:30 p.m., with many agencies remaining at the scene until 6 p.m. extinguishing hot spots, according to Emergency Alerts of Southeastern Pennsylvania. SEPTA service in Doylestown was stopped for ove…
Westwood Mechanic's Hand Crushed In Park Ridge Auto Repair Shop Accident Westwood Mechanic's Hand Crushed In Park Ridge Auto Repair Shop Accident
Westwood Mechanic's Hand Crushed In Park Ridge Auto Repair Shop Accident A mechanic from Westwood had his hand crushed in a Thursday morning accident at a Park Ridge auto repair shop, authorities said. The 61-year-old employee was working on a vehicle Z Star Park Ridge Auto Repair at Kinderkamack Road and Park Avenue when his right hand was crushed between the motor and its mount shortly after 10:30 a.m., Police Capt. Joseph Rampolla said. Another worker freed him and Officer David DiGregorio administered first aid before the Tri-Boro Volunteer Ambulance Corps took him to Hackensack University Medical Center, the captain said. ****** ALSO SEE: A medical c…
Arrangements Set For 'Honest, Knowledgable' Mechanic Killed In Lodi Lift Accident Arrangements Set For 'Honest, Knowledgable' Mechanic Killed In Lodi Lift Accident
Arrangements Set For 'Honest, Knowledgable' Mechanic Killed In Lodi Lift Accident Jason "Jay" Menniti was a solid mechanic: He was honest and he was knowledgeable, customers of his father's Lodi auto shop said. The 46-year-old Pompton Plains resident was killed in a horrific accident when a car fell on him at his family's Lodi auto repair shop last week. Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 10 at Santangelo Funeral Home in Lodi. Menniti, who worked at John's Auto Repair alongside his father, made customers feel comfortable. "As a woman sometimes its tough to go to a mechanic and not feel like you're getting the run around," one Yelper wrote, "…
SEEN HIM? Morris Police Seek Man Who Broke Into Auto Repair Center SEEN HIM? Morris Police Seek Man Who Broke Into Auto Repair Center
Seen HIM? Morris Police Seek Man Who Broke Into Auto Repair Center Morris Township police are seeking a man who broke into an auto repair center over the weekend. Video surveillance captured the suspect inside of the Sack's Shell on Speedwell. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Matthew Flynn at (973) 326-7489 or [email protected]
Manny, Moe & Jacked-Up: Pep Boys Paying $80,000 To Settle Overcharges Manny, Moe & Jacked-Up: Pep Boys Paying $80,000 To Settle Overcharges
Manny, Moe & Jacked-Up: Pep Boys Paying $80,000 To Settle Overcharges Pep Boys has agreed to revise its business practices and pay $80,000 to settle a state complaint that it overcharged at registers and didn't clearly mark prices, authorities said Friday. The automotive retail chain, which has more than 40 retail locations in the state – including in Hackensack, Hasbrouck Heights, Lodi and Paterson – agreed to several changes in its business practices, state Attorney General Christopher Porrino said. These include: implementing a program to monitor pricing accuracies in its stores; conducting regular audits of its pricing; keeping a log of the audits for…