"I carry about 10 tires in my van at all times, but when I park in that location specifically, I have to pay a runner to go back and forth to the shop for me and to pick up what I need. One man's misfortune is another man's blessing."
"I think the pothole is approximately 60 square inches and 12 inches deep. The mechanic said he does his best work between just after midnight and 10 a.m. on rainy or cold days - the perfect combination for a blown tire."
"With daylight, the pothole is easier to see. At night, it's harder to dodge. Yat said he charges between $150 and $300 per tire depending on its size - changing about 15 to 20 each night he works."
A 23-year-old mechanic named Javier Yat operates a mobile tire-repair business from his van near a large pothole on Brooklyn's Belt Parkway, generating substantial income from drivers whose tires are damaged by the crater. The pothole, approximately 60 square inches and 12 inches deep, causes significant tire damage, particularly during nighttime hours when reduced visibility and faster traffic increase incidents. Yat changes 15 to 20 tires nightly, charging $150 to $300 per tire depending on size. He strategically works late-night and early-morning hours during rainy or cold weather when conditions are optimal for tire damage. His daytime work at a local auto shop yields only four or five tire changes daily, making the nighttime operation substantially more profitable. Revenue is reinvested into purchasing additional tires to meet demand.
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