What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview
November 26, 2023
Okay. You went to your local Columbus car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Columbus service center, but on the way, the Check Engine ligh... More
It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
November 19, 2023
Race car drivers have demonstrated the advantages of disc brakes, so most modern vehicles use them. Sometimes just the front wheels have disc brakes, but many vehicles now have them all the way around. A major component of the disc brake is called a caliper. It works by squeezing brake pads ag... More
Go Straight: Wheel Alignment for Columbus Automobiles
November 12, 2023
Columbus drivers may have an alignment problem if their car drifts or pulls to one side, the steering wheel's off center, they notice uneven tire wear or the car doesn't feel like it handles right as they drive down Columbus, Ohio, streets and roads.When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exa... More
Don't Do It Yourself (Perils of DIY Vehicle Repair)
November 5, 2023
Your vehicle is a complicated machine, and yes, it would be nice if you could take care of all of its problems yourself. There was a time when vehicles were simpler and it wasn't too hard for a weekend mechanic to replace brakes, adjust a carburetor or perform a tune-up. But vehicles are far mo... More