Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)

On a hot day, you want your vehicle's air conditioning to work. When the air blowing out of your vents isn't cold, it's easy to think, "I'll just take it by the shop and have them top off my refri...

March 12, 2023

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Maintenance

Tuffy Tire & Auto Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On

All GALLATIN service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a fe...

Mar 11, 2023 Read

Fuel System

Don't Be Fuelish

If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an impor...

Mar 10, 2023 Read

Steering

Steer Right in GALLATIN

Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many GALLATIN drivers have never driven a car...

Mar 09, 2023 Read

Fuel System

Fuel Injector Cleaning at Tuffy Tire & Auto

In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your...

Mar 08, 2023 Read

Tires and Wheels

Tuffy Tire & Auto Advice on Buying New Tires

Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every GALLATIN driver's style, habits and dri...

Mar 07, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure)

Vehicle emission testing has become ubiquitous in North America and for a good reason. Clean air...

Mar 06, 2023 Read

Parts

Timing Belt

Ever heard the sad tale of a staggeringly steep repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. ...

Mar 05, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

Power Failure (Broken Power Seat)

Know anyone who doesn't love a power seat in an SUV, a car, truck or van? They're convenient and ...

Mar 05, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

What Is an EGR Valve? (EGR Valve Service)

If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's somet...

Mar 04, 2023 Read