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AUGUST 2019 ISSUE �

Address: 270 Spagnoli Road Suite 203, Melville, NY 11747 | Website: LIGRA.COM�

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OFFICERS & DIRECTORS �

PRESIDENT �

Steve Wunderlich �

[email protected]

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD �

Andy Harris �

[email protected]

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT �

Kevin Beyer �

[email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT, LEGISLATION �

Sergio Celikoyar �

[email protected]

TREASURER �

Nick Tembelis �

[email protected]

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS �

Zvi Landau �

[email protected]

DIRECTOR �

Robert Tibrewala �

[email protected]

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR �

Chris Daniello �

[email protected]

OFFICE STAFF �

Accounts Manager �

Benefits Administrator �

Marianne Trucano �

[email protected]

FIELD REPRESENTATIVES �

Bill Walker �

[email protected]

Ray Herron �

[email protected]

SPECIAL PROJECTS �

Heather Buglione �

[email protected]

LIGRA GENERAL COUNSEL �

Forchelli Deegan Terrana, LLP �

Andrea Tsoukalas Curto �

[email protected]

LIGRA LOBBYIST �

William A. Schnell & Associates, Inc. �

[email protected]

Bruce W. Geiger & Associates �

[email protected]

WELCOME�

Staff & Company Info�

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THE LIGRA BULLETIN�

Official Publica�on of The �

L.I. Gasoline Retailers Associa�on�

270 Spagnoli Road, Suite 203�

Melville, N.Y. 11747�

Phone: (631) 755-5550 �

Fax: (631) 755-5537�

KEEPING YOU

INFORMED�

We are pleased to inform you

that we have been working with

a few new companies to offer

special pricing to LIGRA

members. �

Combined Insurance offers a

very �

aggressively priced accident/

sickness/cancer policy. See

enclosed sales sheet to read

more about Combined Insurance

and how they can help you.�

MPX credit card processing is

offering a more then compe��ve

price to our LIGRA members. See

enclosed sales sheet for more

informa�on on how MPX can

help you with your credit

processing needs.�

UPCOMING EVENT�

�� SEXUAL HARASSMENT

TRAINING � IN OFFICE 8/19

7PM�

�� SEXUAL HARASSMENT

TRAINING �WEBINAR 8/26

7PM�

�� POLITICAL SCREENING

SEPTEMBER�

�� DMV Q&A NIGHT 10/22 7PM�

ASSOCIATION UPDATES�

Congratulations to our 50/50

winner of $1020 Jeremy P

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FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR�

Chris Daniello | [email protected]

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Keeping you informed:�

We are in the 2019 elec�on

cycle. This year we will be

holding poli�cal screen with

the candidates seeking

office fin Nassau and Suffolk

Coun�es for county

legislators and Town

Supervisors. As always, our

goal is to support

candidates who will be

friendly to small business’s

regardless of their poli�cal

party. Please forward us any

ques�ons or concerns you

have for these candidates

and we will do our best to

get an answer from them. �

I am pleased to let you

know that we have been

nego�a�ng the following

companies:�

Joe Varecha from

Combined Insurance, they

offer a very aggressively

priced accident /sickness/

cancer coverage policy. See

the enclosed sales sheet for

more info on Combined. �

Anthony from Decal

Designs. They can handle all

your business needs from

signage to window graphics to

truck le.ering., including the

green and yellow DMV repair

shop/inspec�on loca�on steel

signs.�

As always remember to

inform them that you are a

current Ligra member�

Due to the success we had

last year working with the

Town of Babylon, with the

gas sta�on beau�fica�on

project we have been asked

to assist other town ships in

Suffolk County. All of you

have a lot to do and at �mes

might not have the �me to

walk your property and take

a close look at everything.

As you know most

customers want to come to

a clean, well�lit loca�on

where they do not have to

navigate around the

potholes. �

The a.ached check list is a

guide for what the Towns

will be looking for. This can

be a win for you. The

Towns goal is to make the

gas sta�ons and repair

shops more appealing to

the residents. �

Power wash Sides of Buildings�

��

Repaint sides of Buildings�

��

Clean signs and make sure they’re in wholesome condition�

��

Improve structure of fences�

��

Clean/ repaint Fences�

��

Repaint structures/light posts�

��

Cut and maintain natural landscaping�

��

Upkeep floral arrangements�

��

Add floral arrangements�

��

Fill Potholes�

��

Repaint parking lines�

��

Power wash sidewalks�

��

Weeding out Sidewalks�

��

Removal of any Garbage or Litter�

��

Used or Unregistered Cars�

��

Alternative Generated Power Source�

��

Clean Gas Pumps�

��

Adequate Storage�

��

�� ��

Operation Gas Station Checklist�

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END OF SESSION LOBBYING

REPORT 2019:�

The Democrats, with full control of

the Governor’s Office as well as

both Houses of the New York State

Legislature for the first �me since

2008, recently ended the six�month

2019 legisla�ve session by enac�ng

several significant new “progressive

laws” that will:�

Strengthen rent laws in favor of

tenants statewide�

Expand vo�ng rights �

Enact strict climate change

rules which will restrict and

ul�mately eliminate carbon/

fossil fuels for power

genera�on in NYS �

Allow people in the country

illegally to obtain driver's

licenses �

Allow children of illegal aliens

to obtain college aid�

Expand abor�on rights up un�l

the 9

th

month�

Decriminaliza�on of marijuana�

Those were the “high light” bills

that greatly dominated the

Legisla�ve Session. As far as the

Gasoline/Automo�ve Repair/

Convenience Store legisla�on,

please see below Industry related

Bills that were closely tracked by

LIGRA:�

Passed both houses: �

A2501�A (Englebright)/Same as

S2139�B (Sanders) �

Relates to the reduction of mercury

in mercury�added lamps. �

�S5756 (Martinez)/Same as A7690

(Santabarbara) �

Relates to diesel fuel grade posting

requirements. �

PASSED SENATE ONLY: �

S4495 (Martinez)/Same as A5819

(Abbate) �

Relates to automobile tire inflation

machines. �

� S500 (Kaminsky)/Same as A2578

(Dinowitz) �

Specifies requirements for motor

fuel advertising media. �

PASSED ASSEMBLY ONLY: �

A5187 (Thiele)/Same as S3496

(LaValle) �

Relates to zone pricing of gasoline. �

AN ACT to amend the general

business law, in relation to zone

pricing of�

gasoline, and to amend chapter

579 of the laws of 2008, amending

the�

general business law relating to

zone pricing of gasoline, in relation�

to zone pricing for retail motor

fuel based on geographic location�

THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE

OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED

IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY,

DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:�

§ 2. Paragraph (g) of subdivision

1 of section 399�ee of the general�

business law, as added by chapter

579 of the laws of 2008, is amended

to read as follows:�

(g) "Relevant geographic market"

means the geographic area [of

effect e competition] WHICH IS

SUPPLIED BY THE SAME

TERMINAL FACILITY.�

§ 3. Paragraph (m) of subdivision

1 of section 399�ee of the general�

business law, as added by chapter

579 of the laws of 2008, is amended

to read as follows:�

(m) "Zone pricing" means the

[arbitrary] ESTABLISHMENT

OF price differences BASED ON

THE GEOGRAPHICAL

LOCATION OF THE RETAIL

OUTLET within the relevant

geographic market, [based on] �

posted terminal price [or] AND

ANY ADDITIONAL COSTS

where the effect is to injure

competition.�

to read as follows:�

No wholesaler OR DEALER shall

engage in zone pricing with

respect�

to any motor fuel of like grade or

quality, WHICH IS SUPPLIED TO

DEALER OPERATED RETAIL

OUTLETS. the price of retail motor

fuel for certain consumers,

leading to inequities among

consumers and�

regions around the state.

Therefore, the legislature hereby

declares that while natural market

occurrences may lead to price

fluctuations,�

artificial changes in motor fuel

prices unfairly harm many

consumers around the state. This

act shall take effect on the thirtieth

day after it shall�

have become a law.�

use taxes.�

Continued on page 15�

LOBBYIST REPORT�

WILLIAM SCHNELL | [email protected]

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NEWS & EVENTS�

Event Name | Event Name�

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WHAT IS COMBINED INSURANCE�

Combined insurance was founded in 1922and is the

original pioneer in the supplementary insurance

business. We provide cash benefits paid directly to you

to offset the high deduc>bles and co�payments. Many

use these benefits for daily living expenses during these

>mes of illness and injury.�

AVERAGE COST�

Accident coverage for as low as $15.17�

Sickness protec>on for as low as $26.86�

Cancer Coverage star>ng at $13.42�

*above prices are star>ng costs at a per month rate�

PAY OUT�

Our Cri>cal Care policy will pay you up to a $100,000

lump sum just for being diagnosed with any of several

cri>cal illnesses, such as Kidney Failure, Cancer, Heart

disease or aFack, MS, Stroke or major organ transplant

to just name a few.�

Short�term disability policies that pay as much as $500

per week with first day coverage and long term coverage

that pays you up to $5,000 per month for up to 5 years

and it even has a waiver of premium if disabled. �

We also offer whole life insurance with accident and

term riders and a final expense or gap policy for those

that have some health issues & term�single pay juvenile

life protector.�

Contact Informa%on�

Joe Varecha�516�236�6858�

Email: [email protected]

GET CA$H�

PAID DIRECTLY TO YOU SUFFER

A COVERED LOSS�

Income�

Sick or hurt and can’t work, would you

s>ll receive a paycheck? �

Life�

Suffer an un>mely death, could your

loved ones maintain their standard of

living?�

Cancer�

Get diagnosed or treated for cancer,

would you be able to pay non�medical

costs?�

Accident and Sickness�

Suffer an accident or sickness, would you

be able to pay non�medical costs? �

COMBINED INSURANCE WILL:�

Pay benefits you can use to help pay your

daily living expenses.�

Protect your family’s lifestyle with cash

benefits.�

Pay benefits you can use any way you

choose.�

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UP COMING TRAINING EVENTS�

AUGUST 2019�

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Sexual Harassment Policy & Training�

Required in New York State�

Governor Cuomo signed into law, that

MANDATES ALL employers must now

conduct annual interac>ve sexual

harassment training. To help your company

comply with this mandatory Interac>ve

Sexual Harassment Training, we will be

offering the sexual harassment training

classes on the following date:�

AUGUST 19th�

All classes begin promptly at 7:00PM and

run approximately an hour. Sea>ng is

limited, they will be held at our LIGRA office

located at �

270 Spagnoli Road, Melville 11747�

Can not make it to our office for a class? We

are also offering these interac>ve classes as

a webinar online. On the following dates:�

AUGUST 26th�

You must RSVP in advance, to reserve a seat

in the class or a spot on the webinar. Email

us your name, shop, phone # and what class�

you are interested in aFending to

[email protected] The cost is $35.00 per

person for LIGRA Members and $75.00 Per

person for non LIGRA Members. *Or ask

about our lunch >me (12:10�1:00) webinar

specials on Tuesdays & Thursdays!�

SEXUAL HARASSMENT TRAINING�

SAVE THE DATE�

September 2019�

LIGRA will be holding its annual poli>cal screen-

ing for Nassau & Suffolk County Legislators. We

will be screening both Democra>c & Republican

party candidates. If you have any topics or ques-

>ons you would like us to discuss please email

your concerns to �

[email protected]

October 22nd � 7PM�

DMV QUESTION & ANSWER NIGHT�

Come and ask a local Dept. of Motor Vehicle

representa>ve and ques>ons you may have re-

garding your business! NYS inspec>on ques>ons,

Repair Order regula>ons we have you covered!�

To help keep you in compliance with these new �

regula%ons.�

LIGRA now has a fully customizable employee hand book for your company. The cost for this hand book is $100 for the

first book and $15 for each addi#onal copy, (one for each employee). To order your employee hand book return the

completed order form below to �

LIGRA or email the completed sheet to [email protected].�

1) The legal DBA name of the company___________________________________________�

2) Address __________________________________________________________________�

3) If possible, email us either your logo or photo of the loca#on (for the cover)�

4) Your dress code, Check all that apply:�

__Uniform Provided __Jeans __Work Boots __NO shorts�

5) Wages: the pay period runs from _____ to _____ pay day is on __________�

6) Do You pay a commission for up selling? __Yes __No , if so what?________________�

7) Do you have a service writer/manager __Yes __No, if so do they get an override �

__Yes __No�

8) Employment of rela#ves __Yes __No�

9) Holidays __Yes __No or ___Omit sec#on from hand book�

__New Year’s Day __Easter __Memorial Day __July 4th __Labor Day�

__Thanksgiving __Thanksgiving & the day aEer __Christmas�

__Vaca#on Amount____________ __Other_____________________________�

10) Addi>onal benefits: __Yes __No ___omit sec>on from hand book�

__Company Paid health insurance __employee paid health insurances __401K/IRA�

__Paid personal day, how many per year _____________�

11) Repor>ng to work how __Time clock __Sign In __Other________________�

Item #Ordered Fee Total�

First Manual 1 $100___________�

Addi>onal Manuals $15per_______�

Make check payable to LIGRA $_____�

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PARTNERING COMPANIES�

August 2019�

MAG LED SOLUTIONS�

MAGNIFLOOD�

MagniFlood has been manufacturing ligh>ng

fixtures for 47 years, long before LED. Mag Led

Solu>ons, the sister company, has integrated

the LED technology into the manufacturing of

our indoor and outdoor lightening fixtures.

Because we manufacture our fixtures in�house,

we have excep>onal quality control as well as

direct pricing to our consumer. �

Moving forward MagLed Solu>ons will be

working with LIGRA on offering Interior &

Exterior lightening assessment programs. We

will be also offering a PSEG Long Island Rebate

programs, which could save each member

substan>ally on their monthly energy bill.�

Mag LED�

For More Info Contact :�

Walter Kluge�

Regional Sales Manager�

Phone: 631�226�1000�

Email: Walter@Mag�LED.com�

FABCO��

STORMPODS�

STORMPODS�

The StormPod™ is a filtra>on BMP that

employs custom�built filtra>on cartridges to

remove fine par>culate, hydrocarbons, heavy

metals, organics and bacteria. The insert

combines a gross pollutant trap with filtra>on

technology for effec>ve solid and dissolved

pollutant capture. The proprietary filter�

cartridges contain various media to target

specific pollutants of concern and are typically

replaced bi�annually.�

StormPod™ is the convenient way to effec>vely

treat any of the major pollutants iden>fied in

surface water runoff and�

eliminate them at the source.�

Our filter cartridges are designed to provide

effec>ve treatment of storm water while

maintaining high flow rates throughout the life

of the cartridge. Filter cartridges are available

in various configura>ons allowing you to fine

tune performance in terms of sediments and

debris, heavy metals, hydrocarbons/toxic

chemicals, pathogens/bacteria and nutrients.

The lightweight filter cartridge comes fully

assembled and snaps securely in place with a

quick twist. The modular cartridge design

allows quick and easy replacement. �

For more info contact:�

Phone: 631.393.6024�

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TRAINING�

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU WANT�

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We need your help, currently we are se'ng up our summer and fall train-

ing programs. �

What are the training topics that you are interested in a.ending? Please

let us know. We need your input, if you have a sugges2on please return

this sheet to your field rep or email us at [email protected]

1.___________________________________________�

2.___________________________________________�

3.___________________________________________�

What is your preferred day of the week, and preferred 2me? �

1.___________________________________________�

2.___________________________________________�

Your contact info�

Name __________________________________________�

Shop ___________________________________________�

Phone #_________________________________________�

Email ___________________________________________�

Thank you in advance�

Chris Daniello�

Execu�ve Director �

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THE LEGAL REPORT�

By: Andrea Curto and Gianni V. Sbarro [email protected]

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A Closer Look at Garageman’s Liens�

What is a Garageman’s Lien and How Do You

Properly File One?�

All too often, garage keepers face the repercussions of

wrongly filing their liens. A Garageman’s Lien is a

type of lien that provides a security interest in a motor

vehicle to someone who tows, stores, repairs, or

maintains it. The broader category of the garageman’s

lien is the better�known mechanic’s lien. As an

extension of the mechanic’s lien, the garageman’s lien

secures payment for work performed on automobiles.

Sections 184, 201, and 202 of New York’s Lien Law

(“Lien Law”) specify the procedures to properly file

and foreclose a garageman’s lien. Basically, these laws

require a garage keeper to notify the owner of the

vehicle, advertise the sale of the vehicle, and sell the

vehicle at public auction. While appearing simple, the

intricacies of these requirements can create serious

consequences for those who fail to adhere to them. As

an addendum to the Instructions and Requirements for

Filing a Garageman’s Lien offered by the New York

State Department of Motor Vehicles, this article

provides some tips to help garage keepers avoid falling

victim to the same mistakes many others have when

filing their liens.�

Helpful Tips�

1.� Agreement/Consent: A lien can either be created

by agreement or statute. In the absence of consent for

repair charges and specific authorization for storage fee

charges, a lien may be reduced or cancelled completely.

Also, if a garage keeper claims more than the amount

that is actually or reasonably due, he or she will be

guilty of conversion and may be liable to the owner in

damages.�

2.� Notice: If a garage keeper fails to provide the

notice required under Lien Law § 184, the purported

lien is invalid. Additionally, under Lien Law § 201,

before a sale is held a garage keeper must serve notice

upon the owner of the vehicle with due diligence. He

or she must also serve similar notice in the same way

upon any person who has an interest in the property

subject to the lien and upon any person who has

perfected a security interest in property.�

3.� Validity: If there is an existing vehicle owner, he

or she will most likely challenge the validity of the lien

or the amounts purported to be owed under Lien Law §

201�a. The issue does not become moot simply

because the garage keeper has sold the subject property

of the lien; the propriety of the sale itself depends on

the validity of the lien. Moreover, it does not bar an

action of conversion. Therefore, if a garage keeper

wrongly sells the automobile, he or she may still be

subject to an action under Lien Law § 201�a, as well as

additional penalties. �

4.� Penalties: In New York State, the commissioner,

or any person deputized by him, can suspend or revoke

the registration of any motor vehicle repair shop or

refuse to issue a renewal thereof if he determines that

the owner: �

� a.has grossly overcharged on two or more

occasions for repairs or adjustment within a two�year

period;�

� b.has been guilty of fraud or fraudulent practices;

or�

c.� has knowingly issued a false or misleading

estimate.�

Con�nued to page 15 column 3 �

� �

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LOBBYING REPORT THE LEGAL REPORT�

con>nued�

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Con>nued from page 7 �

Other Bills: �

A154 (D’Urso)/Same as S5961

(Kaplan) �

Provides that no motor vehicle repair

shop shall repair a tire that would not

pass New York state inspection. �

�A7383 (Thiele)/Same as S824 �

(Boyle) Exempts coin�operated tire

inflation equipment from sales and

A7383 (Thiele)/Same as S824

(Boyle) �

Exempts coin�operated tire inflation

equipment from sales and use taxes. �

We pushed extremely hard to seek

passage of S4495/A5819 which

would preempt local governments

from passing their own laws to

require gas stations to provide “free

air” to customers. We were

successful in passing the bill in the

Senate but were stalled in the

Assembly in the waning hours of the

legislative session where Assembly

Program and Counsel staff had some

technical language issues. We will

be meeting with Assembly Counsel

in the early fall to address their

concerns with the bill. The good

news is that they do not have a

problem with the objective of the

legislation and will work with us to

amend it to satisfy their concerns

without altering its intent. We will

target early 2020 Session for passage

in both Houses.�

POLITICAL ACTION

COMMITTEE:�

Now, more than ever your help is

needed to support the LIGRA

Political Action Committee. A PAC

is an extremely important and useful

tool needed to attend political

fundraisers and support political

candidates. We use our PAC

resources wisely and judiciously on

both the state and local level. Please

consider a donation to the LIGRA

PAC as there are many battles

ahead!�

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In addition to or in lieu of revoking

or suspending the certificate of

registration of a registrant, a penalty

for a first violation may be ordered

in a sum not exceeding $750 for

each violation found to have been

committed. For a second or

subsequent violation not arising out

of the same incident both of which

were committed within a period of

30 months, a civil penalty of not

more than $1,000 for each violation

found to have been committed may

be ordered.�

5.� Exaggeration: Under Lien

Law §§ 39 and 39�a, if the court

finds that a garage keeper has

willfully exaggerated the amount

claimed in the lien as stated in the

notice of lien, the lien will be

declared as void and he or she will

recover nothing. The garage keeper

may also be liable in damages to the

owner or contractor. Damages can

include the amount of any premium

for a bond given to obtain the

discharge of the lien or the interest

on any money deposited for the

purpose of discharging the lien,

reasonable attorney's fees for

services in securing the discharge of

the lien, and an amount equal to the

difference by which the amount

claimed exceeded the amount

actually due.�

Conclusion�

A garageman’s lien can be a useful

tool for garage keepers seeking to

get back what is rightfully owed to

them. However, remaining honest

and precise is paramount, and falling

short of such responsibilities can

create unfavorable results.�

Sources�

https://definitions.uslegal.com/g/garagemans�lien/�

https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/mv901c.pdf�

http://nycoveragecounsel.blogspot.com/2011/01/

garagemans�lien�lifted�collision�shop.html�

https://dmv.ny.gov/forms/cr82.pdf�

New York State Lien Law�

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LIGRA’S JULY 2019 CLASSIFIED ADS�

Employment & Items For Sale�

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES�

WANTED: Mechanic: own power tools, driver’s license. Must do:

brake work, axels, struts, light exhaust, belts, tune�ups, etc.

Salary based on experience. Eastern Suffolk loca�on. Call 631�

806�6045 �

WANTED: Full��me mechanic A or B, must have own tools,

Patchogue area. Call 516�582�3229 �

WANTED: A & B Diesel mechanic for busy truck repair shop in

Patchogue. Two years exp. w/ability to work on their own. Must

have valid license & own tools. Experience in air brakes;

diagnos�cs, engines, clutches necessary. 5 day work week, all

major holidays, and benefits available. Call 631�286�8000 �

WANTED: Experienced A or B mechanic for a busy shop in

Astoria. Inspec�on license helpful and must have own tools. 5

days a week. Call Joe or Woody @ 718� 728�5152. Or email

[email protected]

WANTED: Mechanic: experienced 5+, latest technical, diagnos�c

& programming skills. Medium truck & diesel exp. helpful. Must

be able to mul��task. 40 hours weekly. Call Dave @ 631�473�

1240 �

WANTED: A or B mechanic, busy shop, Oyster Bay area, salary

based on experience. Call Mike or Hedy @ 516� 922�5982 �

WANTED: Technician/Mechanic �possible business opportunity.

10+ years exp. on cars & light trucks. Drivers & NYS Insp. licenses

required. 3 Bay shop in Southold � “The growing North Fork” Call

Don @ 631�765�5156. �

WANTED: Full �me mechanic for Ronkonkoma area. Call John @

631�467�7785. WANTED: B mechanic, own tools. Salary based on

experience. Call John @ 631�321�4848. �

WANTED: A or B mechanic with NYS inspec�on license & clean

driver’s license for busy auto repair shop in South Shore of

Nassau county. Call Joe @ 516�697�5573. �

WANTED: Mechanic: experienced with own tools, latest

technical, diagnos�c & programming skills. Must be able to mul�

�task. 40 hours weekly, salary commensurate with abili�es. Call

JOHN @631�321�4321. Western Suffolk loca�on. �

WANTED: “A” mechanic with experience and own tools. Monday

thru Saturday, 8:30 to 5:00. Call 516�621�1565 �

FOR SALE: Waste oil tank, 240�gallon double walled with built in

pumps. Asking $600. Call Frank @ 718�728�8060 FOR SALE:

Mechanics Tool Box. Assortment of tools. Call Mike @ 631�480�

4843. �

FOR LEASE / SALE: Business/Property � 4000 sq. G., new

construc�on, corner property, all new u�li�es, 4 liGs. Located 1

block from major area restora�on (Rockaway’s). 60 years in

business. Great opportunity. Call Nick @ 718�474�9702 or cell

718�474�8696 �

FOR SALE: NEW (3) Emco Wheaton Balance Vapor Recovery

Nozzle (A4005/RA4005EVR) $165.00 each. (2) ¾” 4 SP Pacer Gas

Hose�$45 each. (1) Shear Pin Breakaway (AV200CN) $116 (1) 4G.

Vapor Recovery Gas Hose 1 ¼ � $55, (2) 7 G. Vapor Recovery Gas

Hose (VSTA�084) � $55. Call Jim @ 631�324�7707. �

FOR SALE: Very busy auto body shop and property in Bellport

area. Asking 1.5 million. Call Steve @ 631�286�2116. FOR SALE:

Nassau Inspec�on Machine. $42,000 nego�able. Call Anthony @

631�923�3301 �

FOR SALE: Coolant Flush Machine � $600. RTI Technologies MCX�

1 Mul� Coolant Exchangers. Call Lee Myles @ 631�738�9800. �

FOR SALE: FMC Brake Lathe. Priced right. Call Jack @ 516�374�

9751. �

FOR RENT: 2 BAY SHOP, LiGs and lot. $3000. Call Tom @ 631�650

�0226. FOR SALE: Automo�ve Repair business and 3 bay shop in

Mas�c Beach. Est. 44 years, loyal customers with a great loca�on

on a great lot. Includes: 3 liGs, recycled oil burner in bays, �re

changer and air compressor. Asking $999,500. Call Charlene or

Sal @ 631�281�2882. �

FOR SALE: NY State Inspec�on Machine & License for the Bronx.

$45,000 nego�able. Call Mohammed @ 646�479�1111. FOR

SALE: Commack: Gas Sta�on/Repair shop. All equipment. Asking

$250,000 nego�able. Call Butch @ 631�404�0397. �

FOR SALE: Auto Repair Shop with property. 3 bays, all equipment

with inspec�on included. West Hempstead/ Hempstead area.

$795K! Owner will hold mortgage for right buyer. Call Marty @

516�532�6724. �

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Repair

2800 car wash

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