Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
January 28, 2019
If you've ever been driving around Columbus and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field o... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview in Columbus
January 20, 2019
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternat... More
By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview in Columbus
January 13, 2019
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Columbus drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasure, but ... More
Save Fuel by Watching Your Weight
January 7, 2019
Most Columbus drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Ohio folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Columbus drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there something more w... More
Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Columbus, Ohio
January 1, 2019
Every car in Columbus, Ohio, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense Visib... More