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MAGAZ I NService E Limousine Car MAGAZINE
JULY 2015
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CALLING ALL CARS! WE DO FULL WHEELCHAIR CONVERSION AND ACCEPT TLC GRANT! 2015 TOYOTA
AVALON
WE ACCEPT THE GRANT!
New 2015 Avalon Livery Edition (Gas & Hybrid)
Is Right Here In Brooklyn!
43 MPG CITY / 39 MPG HWY! LARGER TRUNK SPACE FOR MORE LUGGAGE! ATTRACTIVE GROUND CLEARANCE
FINANCING AVAILABLE EVERYONE WILL BE APPROVED NO CREDIT - BAD CREDIT
2015
2015
WE WILL ACCEPT YOUR PERSONAL VEHICLE OR TAXI VEHICLE AS TRADE IN!
HIGHLANDER PRIUS HYBRID WE HAVE THE TOYOTA RIGHT FOR YOU! THE FIRST STEP?
CALL 347-554-6000 or 347-554-6215 EMAIL: yawars@plazacars.com
FOR ALL YOUR TAXI & LIMO NEEDS!
FLEET SERVICE FROM FACTORY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS
YAWAR SYED, FLEET MANAGER • 347-554-6215 or 347-554-6000 LOG ON! www.PlazaToyota.com
Wholesale Discounts On Parts Available To All Taxi Companies!
Percentage Discounts On All Services To Taxis!
Service Center is open on Sunday for Taxis
2721 Nostrand Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11210 Visit us online for more information www.PlazaToyota.com S12326cs
MV-1 QUALIFIES FOR TLC SHL GRANT UP TO
$15,000
Revolutionizing Accessible Transportation. Built from the ground up and not a conversion, MV-1 is designed to withstand CNG is a factoryinstalled option.
the rigors of round-the-clock livery service. MV-1 provides the durability, reliability and lower operating costs owners demand and comfort and convenience fares expect. TLC approved, ADA compliant and FMVSS certified, MV-1 is the only purpose-built vehicle that meets FTA “Buy America” requirements. Contact Mobility Ventures for TLC SHL Grant details.
www.mv-1.us
(877) 681-3678 © Mobility Ventures LLC
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DRIVERS WANTED
MEDALLIONS WANTED
DRIVER OWNED VEHICLES ‘DOV’ WE’LL FINANCE YOU YOUR OWN CAR & LEASE YOU A MEDALLION
BEST DEAL IN THE CITY
OR YOU CAN DRIVE WEEKLY FOR ONE OF OUR OTHER DOVS
TURN YOUR BLACK OR GREEN CAR YELLOW! TLC Has Approved A Pilot Program To Turn Your TLC Black or Green Car Into A Yellow Taxi To Earn More* DID YOU KNOW???? • NYC YELLOW MEDALLION TAXIS ARE THE CROWN JEWEL OF ALL THE NYC FOR-HIRE TRANSPORT SERVICES ESTABLISHED IN 1937 • EVERY FULL TIME NYC YELLOW TAXI DRIVER IS GUARANTEED TO EARN
OVER $6,000 EVERY MONTH & EACH NYC YELLOW TAXI NETS OVER $12,000 EVERY MONTH*
• ONLY NYC YELLOW TAXIS CAN LEGALLY PICK UP STREET HAILS, E-HAILS, & AIRPORT PICKUPS WITH NO RESTRICTIONS *TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A NYC YELLOW TAXI DRIVER???
WE’LL PAY NEW APPLICANT’S COSTS IN OBTAINING A HACK LICENSE* *TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY
WHY WORK WITH US??? • WE’RE ONE OF NYC’S LARGEST & MOST REPUTABLE MEDALLION LEASING COMPANIES • NO GIMMICKS OR DOUBLE TALK, WE TREAT OUR DRIVERS WITH HONESTY, COURTESY & RESPECT • STATE OF THE ART REPAIR FACILITY & WAITING AREA RESERVED FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF OUR DRIVERS ONLY. WE’LL REPAIR YOUR TAXI AT PARTS COST (NO LABOR CHARGES)
DRIVER REFERRAL PROGRAM REFER A FRIEND TO BUY ONE OF OUR NEW OR USED TAXIS WITH A MEDALLION LEASE AND RECEIVE
$1000* *TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY
21-03 44TH AVENUE, LONG ISLAND CITY NY 11101 TEL: (718) 707-3621 EMAIL: TCHRONAS@QMLEASING.COM
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TLC
MAGAZ I NService E Limousine Car MAGAZINE
JULY 2015
TLC Magazine, Inc
To advertise in TLC Magazine please call (212) 757-2473 or e-mail editor@tlc-mag.com
PROTECT YOUR FLEET WITH THE OIL THAT’S
Switch to the oil proven to protect taxis: Kendall® GT-1® with exclusive Liquid Titanium® protection additive. The proof: a grueling 100,000-mile test against a leading brand of conventional oil in New York City taxis. The result: Kendall outperformed the leading brand in wear protection by an outstanding 63%. To see what Kendall can do for your fleet, contact Jody Ravner at Grade A Petroleum, 516.825.5544, jravner@gradealube.com or visit gradealube.com.
© 2014 Phillips 66 Company. Phillips 66, Kendall, GT-1, the Two Finger logo, Liquid Titanium, Long Live the Engine and their respective logos are registered trademarks of Phillips 66 Company in the U.S.A. and other countries. T3-KEN-18050
Taxi
TLC
MAGAZ I NService E Limousine Car MAGAZINE
JULY 2015
TLC Magazine, Inc
To advertise in TLC Magazine please call (212) 757-2473 or e-mail editor@tlc-mag.com
Business Services! Visit ww.melrosecu.org to learn more.
Membership Available for All Black Car and Taxi Operators
“You Can Get There From Here”
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Make Your Money Work for You! Open a Direct Deposit Account @ Melrose Credit Union 1. Immediate Approval 2. Over 80 Years of Lending Experience
4. Free On Site Parking 5. Friendly, Professional Service
3. Same Day Funding
Stop by the Melrose Financial Center Today!
Melrose Credit Union 139-30 Queens Boulevard • Briarwood, NY 11435
718-658-9800
All deposit accounts are Federally insured to at least $250,000 by NCUA
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TAXI AND BLACK CAR INSURANCE THROUGH MEMBER BROKERAGE SERVICE, LLC. A MELROSE CREDIT UNION SERVICE ORGANIZATION PHONE: 718-523-1300 • FAX: 718-526-1205 A COMPLETE LINE OF HOME, HEALTH, AUTO AND LIFE INSURANCE PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH MEMBER BROKERAGE SERVICE, LLC, A MELROSE CREDIT UNION SERVICE ORGANIZATION PHONE: 718-523-1300
Life is full of risks! Are you protected? Without the proper insurance protection you could be financially devastated. The insurance experts at MEMBER BROKERAGE SERVICE, LLC, will help protect you from these unforeseen hazards AND save you money in the process. We offer you flexible and affordable terms with NO broker fees. • Automobile Insurance
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• Business Insurance
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For more information, call MBS at (718) 523-1300 or stop by our office. MBS is a member of the Professional Insurance Agents Association. A Melrose Credit Union Service Organization
INSURANCE
INSURANCE
A Melrose Credit Union Service Organization
A Melrose Credit Union
139-30 Queens Blvd., Briarwood, NY 11435 Phone: (718) 523-1300 Service Organization Fax: (718) 526-1205 www.memberbrokerage.com
139-30 Queens Blvd., Briarwood, NY 11435 Phone: (718) 523-1300
INSURANCE
139-30 Queens Blvd., Briarwood, NY 11435 A Melrose Credit Union Service Organization Phone: (718) 523-1300 Fax: (718) 526-1205 139-30 Queens Blvd., Briarwood, NY 11435 www.memberbrokerage.com Phone: (718) 523-1300 Fax: (718) 526-1205 www.memberbrokerage.com
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IF YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR MINI CORP., TALK TO ME . . . TOP DOLLAR $$ PAID!
BEFORE YOU GIVE YOUR MEDALLION OR RENEW A CONTRACT...TALK TO US 1ST!
WE PAY THE HIGHEST LEASE RATES IN THE INDUSTRY! NAME YOUR PRICE!
SIGNING BONUS $3000
36-02 21 STREET (36 AVE), ASTORIA NY 11106
718-392-0250 • 917-741-1139 • ASK FOR TJ
IF YOU CAN’T COME TO US....WE CAN COME TO YOU! 24 HOUR MECHANIC & BODY SHOP....SPECIALIZING IN CROWN VICTORIAS & HYBRIDS!
4 WHEEL LASER ALIGNMENT
HYBRID MECHANIC ON DUTY
TLC APPROVED TAXI MEDALLION AGENT L I C EN S ED TA X I M A N A G EM E NT C OMP ANY! OUR ONL Y B US I NE S S ! TH ER E IS N O B ODY B E T T E R T HAN US !
DRIVERS: Call Michael (Mike) Delgado at, (718) 472-9000, for the Best D.O.V. Deals and the Best Treatment in the INDUSTRY.
MEDALLION OWNERS
WE DO NOT MULTI-SHIFT YOUR MEDALLION!!!
WE PAY ALL EXPENSES FOR YOUR MEDALLIONS. CALL RICHARD ACKERMAN, (516) 484-1971. MORE THAN THREE GENERATIONS IN THE TAXICAB / MEDALLION BUSINESS. RECOGNIZED AND RECOMMENDED BY THE TOP BROKERS. OUR REPUTATION IS IMPECCABLE.
YELLOW MEDALLION TAXICABS - FLEET & MANAGEMENT COMPANIES NAME OF LICENSEE 2000 MANAGEMENT INC. 28 STREET MANAGEMENT, INC.” 55 STAN OPERATING CORP AG MEDALLION MANAGEMENT CORP. AJB TAXI MANAGEMENT INC ALL TAXI MANAGEMENT INC ANN SERVICE CORP ARGON MANAGEMENT CORP. ARTHUR CAB LEASING CORP. ASTORIA TAXI LEASING CORP. AVENUE M MANAGEMENT CORP AWESOME TAXI MANAGEMENT INC. B. TAXI MANAGEMENT INC. BOULEVARD TAXI LEASING INC BROOKLYN TAXI MANAGEMENT INC. CAB MANAGEMENT CORP CENTRAL BROOKLYN TAXI CORP. CHECKER MANAGEMENT CORP CITY BEST MANAGEMENT INC. CITY TRANSPORT MGMT D & J MANAGEMENT OF QUEENS INC DOWNTOWN TAXI MANAGEMENT LLC EAST WEST MANAGEMENT CORP EDDIE’S MANAGEMENT CORP EXECUTIVE OWNERS HOLDING CORP FA MANAGEMENT INC. FALL SERVICING CORP. GOTHAM YELLOW LLC GOTHAM YELLOW LLC GREEN APPLE MANAGEMENT CORP HEATH MANAGEMENT CORP. J & I MAINTENANCE CORP J T L MANAGEMENT INC
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STREET_ADDRESS 1817 CONEY ISLAND AVE., BKLYN, NY 11230 313 10 AVE., NEW YORK, NY 10001 45-16 VERNON BOULEVARD., LIC, NY 11101 876-878 MACDONALD AVE., BKLYN, NY 11218 662 10 AVE., NEW YORK, NY 10036 41-25 36 ST., LIC, NY 11101 142 WEST 21 ST., NEW YORK, NY 10011 13-20 JACKSON AVE., LIC, NY 11101 25-11 41 AVE., LIC, NY 11101 32-56 49 ST., LIC, NY 11103 1500 MCDONALD AVE., BKLYN, NY 11230 520 WEST 44 ST., NEW YORK, NY 10036 314 WEST 53 STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10019 32-56 49 ST., LIC, NY 11103 904 CORTELYOU RD., BKLYN, NY 11218 27-34 JACKSON AVE., LIC, NY 11101 380 FOURTH AVE., BKLYN, NY 11215 22-10 JACKSON AVE., LIC, NY 11101 370 WEST 51 ST., NEW YORK, NY 10019 54-18 BROADWAY, WOODSIDE, NY 11377 34-14 64 ST., WOODSIDE, NY 11377 330 BUTLER ST., BKLYN, NY 11217 415 WEST 127 ST., NEW YORK, NY 10027 40-08 24th St., LIC, NY 11101 21-03 44 AVE., LIC, NY 11101 11-06 BROADWAY, ASTORIA, NY 11106 1130 44 RD., LIC, NY 11101 75 CANAL STREET WEST, BRONX, NY 10451 134-02 33 AVE., FLUSHING, NY 11354 34-20 31 ST., LIC, NY 11106 407 WEST 39 ST., NEW YORK, NY 10018 341 BERGEN ST., BKLYN, NY 11217 36-16 SKILLMAN AVE., LIC, NY 11101
TLC Magazine . July 2015
TELEPHONE (718) 336-6565 (212) 244-6553 (718) 786-5811 (718) 253-3501 (212) 956-3177 (718) 361-0055 (212) 929-3676 (718) 482-0715 (718) 392-3013 (718) 932-3312 (718) 627-7097 (212) 967-7577 (212) 957-0033 (718) 932-3312 (718) 282-3500 (718) 937-8668 (718) 237-1707 (718) 361-6300 (212) 586-0031 (718) 507-4840 (718) 458-6609 (718) 435-0660 (212) 665-4900 (718) 707-0072 (718) 784-9292 (718) 204-9241 (917) 698-6644 (718) 993-8100 (718) 993-8100 (718) 361-5555 (212) 245-8000 (718) 858-3502 (718) 392-7000
NAME OF LICENSEE JAVA TAXI LEASING CORP. KIM CAB LEASING L.I.C. TAXI MANAGEMENT INC. MAG TAXI MANAGEMENT INC MALCOLM MANAGEMENT CORP MC GUINNESS MANAGEMENT CORP MEDALLION MAINTENANCE CORP MIDTOWN OPERATING CORP NAPASEI MANAGEMENT CORP. NORTHWESTERN MANAGEMENT CORP. NYC INTERBORO MANAGEMENT INC NYC TAXI NETWORK INC. ON OUR WAY MANAGEMENT CORP. QUEENS MEDALLION LEASING INC. S & R MEDALLION CORP STEINWAY EXPRESS MANAGEMENT CORP. STYLE MANAGEMENT CO SUSAN MAINTENANCE CORP TAXIFLEET MANAGEMENT LLC TAXIFLEET MANAGEMENT LLC TEAM SYSTEMS CORP THE BRIDGE GROUP OF NYC INC. TRANSIT SYSTEMS LLC TUNNEL TAXI MANAGEMENT LLC UNITED MANAGEMENT GROUP INC. US AUTO SERVICE UTICA TAXI CENTER INC WAILING MANAGEMENT INC WHITE AND BLUE GROUP CORP. WINNERS GARAGE INC WOODSIDE MANAGEMENT INC. YELLOW CAB CRESCENT MANAGEMENT LLC YELLOW CAB SLS JET MANAGEMENT CORP.
STREET_ADDRESS TELEPHONE 521 WEST 48 ST., NEW YORK, NY 10036 (212) 767-0070 3864A FLATLANDS AVE. OFF COLEMAN AVE., BKLYN, NY 11234 (718) 252-8300 37-28 30 ST., LIC, NY 11101 (718) 799-6342 37-25B 21 ST., LIC, NY 11101 (718) 392-8294 374 FOURTH AVE., BKLYN, NY 11215 (718) 222-4040 330 MC GUINNESS BLVD., BKLYN, NY 11222 (718) 389-4483 (718) 472-9000 11-38 44TH RD., L.I.C., NY 11101 42-50 24 ST., LIC, NY 11101 (718) 937-2080 607 WEST 47 ST., NEW YORK, NY 10036 (646) 641-8307 35-11 43 AVE., 2ND FLOOR, LIC, NY 11101 (718) 482-8181 36-02 21 ST., LIC, NY 11106 (718) 392-0250 801 METROPOLITAN AVE., BKLYN, NY 11211 (212) 777-8757 6814 5 AVE., BKLYN, NY 11220 (718) 833-8125 21-03 44 AVE., LIC, NY 11101 (718) 784-9292 625 WEST 51 ST., NEW YORK, NY 10019 (212) 957-9200 36-06 STEINWAY ST., LIC, NY 11101 (718) 361-1647 514 WEST 44 ST., NEW YORK, NY 10036 (212) 279-3166 374 4 AVE., BKLYN, NY 11215 (718) 222-4040 54-11 QUEENS BLVD., WOODSIDE, NY 11377 (718) 779-5000 3414 31 ST., LIC, NY 11106 (718) 361-6363 30-17 40 AVE., LIC, NY 11101 (718) 786-0643 35-11 43 AVE., LIC, NY 11101 (718) 729-7777 54-11 QUEENS BLVD., WOODSIDE, NY 11377 (718) 779-5000 44-07 VERNON BLVD., LIC, NY 11101 (718) 396-9020 43-10 39 ST., LIC, NY 11104 (718) 392-4600 319 10 AVE., NEW YORK, NY 10001 (212) 594-8087 465 UTICA AVE., BKLYN, NY 11203 (718) 774-9767 31-08 NORTHERN BLVD., LIC, NY 11101 (718) 472-1800 35-11 43 AVE., LIC, NY 11101 (718) 786-6594 34-14 64 ST., WOODSIDE, NY 11377 (718) 458-7000 49-13 ROOSEVELT AVE., WOODSIDE, NY 11377 (718) 899-9369 22-05 43 AVE., LIC, NY 11101 (718) 752-9097 22-05 43 AVE., LIC, NY 11101 (718) 752-9097
718-932-3312
MEDALLIONS WANTED
WE WILL BEAT ANY PRICE TO LEASE YOUR MEDALLION RELIABLE & WORRY FREE LEASING ALL EXPENSES PAID BY US!
DRIVERS WANTED! � All shifts available. Day- Night- Weekly shifts available at discount rates � DOVs Available � Buy all types of 2015 vehicles
� 24 hour Full Service Garage � Parking available on premises � V and R subway stops on the corner
MIKE MELLIS BROKERAGE, INC. 718-728-6500 � Medallion sales and all forms of TLC insurance � All in one convenient location � Family owned and operated with over 30 years experience in the industry
32-56 49TH STREET, LIC, NY 11103
JUST OFF NORTHERN BLVD., NEAR ALL MAJOR BUSES AND SUBWAYS TLC LICENSE #A0289
THE LONG AWAITED NISSAN TAXI CAB IS HERE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY!
The Nissa n NV 200 is the Firs Taxi Vehic t le Designe d Specific for The NY ally C Taxi Ind ustry
WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TAXIS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY!
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UP TO ���,��� MILE WARRANTY FINANCING AVAILABLE AT LOWEST RATES IN THE INDUSTRY EXTENDED SERVICE DEPARTMENT HOURS FOR NISSAN TAXI CUSTOMERS
ALL TLC APPROVED VEHICLES AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY!
SPECIAL TAXI FLEET DISCOUNT AVAILABLE! GREAT FINANCING! GREAT SERVICE! GREAT LOCATION!
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