PHOTO LINK BELOW: This past Sunday December 6th was a wonderful day for the Queens community. Chaverim of Queens, which was founded just under 2 years ago, in memory of Mr. Jack Friedman, held a Free Pre-Winter Auto Inspection for the Queens community.

Chaverim of Queens has responded to a few thousand calls already and is growing every day.

The Pre-Winter Auto Inspection was held at Maven Motors in Kew Gardens. Maven Motors, which is located at 121-02 Jamaica Avenue is not only known as a trustworthy and reliable mechanic, but has been involved in working with Chaverim of Queens since day one by providing training for all new members. They also have mechanics available (for Chaverim members) on a regular basis to answer questions in any severe type of emergency beyond the scope of the basic training.

The event was sponsored by Personal Touch Home Health Services and co-sponsored by the Vaad Harabonim of Queens.

The mechanics at Maven Motors together with about 15 members from Chaverim inspected many cars and anyone who needed to have immediate work done was able to have it done on the spot if they so chose. Tires were filled with air, bulbs were replaced if necessary, and most cars received new windshield wipers free of charge.

The one episode that really stood out is somewhat quite amazing. During the routine inspection on someone’s car, a small crack in the tire was found running from the side to the front of the tire. The mechanics explained with certainty that this could lead to a blowout especially in severe weather. The person who’s car was being inspected then went on to say how she was about to take a drive up to Montreal and decided when she saw the event advertised that she would come in and get the car checked out even though she knew nothing was wrong with it. Well Baruch Hashem she did, because this tire needed to be replaced and it was.

Throughout the day, local police officers stopped by to say hello and were really impressed with what was being done. It truly was a tremendous kiddush hashem. Councilman Jim Gennaro who has also been a friend and supporter of Chaverim of Queens also stopped by to say a few kind words and of course to have his car inspected as well.

Refreshments, also sponsored by Personal Touch were served throughout the day to all participants, volunteers and of course the mechanics.

Chaverim of Queens is growing and is therefore always looking for new volunteers with day and night time availability. If you would like to join or know anyone who would like to join (or make a donation of any kind) please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 347-684-1155 to request an application and an interview.

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(Eli Gefen – YWN)