Car Care Tips & Advice

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A Stitch in Time at Tuffy Tire & Auto

You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainl...

September 29, 2024

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Safety

Emergency! (Vehicle Emergency items)

"I never expected it could happen to me." Countless drivers have said that after they've had an e...

Sep 22, 2024 Read

Fluids

A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)

You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's unde...

Sep 15, 2024 Read

Windshield Wipers

Visibility Disaster! (Windshield Washer Pump Replacement)

Let's say you live in a cold climate where the snowy, icy weather challenges you to clear the sal...

Sep 08, 2024 Read

Maintenance

Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Tuffy Tire & Auto

Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramo...

Sep 01, 2024 Read

Older Vehicles

The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)

Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking sy...

Aug 25, 2024 Read

Windshield Wipers

The Key Won't Turn! (Ignition Problems)

You've just arrived at the store shopping and you're ready to head home. You put your key in the...

Aug 18, 2024 Read

Older Vehicles

Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)

If you were to name the most important safety feature on your vehicle right now, what would your ...

Aug 11, 2024 Read

Fuel System

A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)

Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. T...

Aug 04, 2024 Read

Oil Change

An Oil for All Seasons (Engine Oil Selection)

You swap your winter boots for flip-flops in the summer. Why not change your winter engine oil f...

Jul 28, 2024 Read