Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview: Battery Testing
December 29, 2024
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Columbus drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long ... More
Smooth Operator (Shocks and Struts)
December 22, 2024
Few of us ever drive somewhere without encountering some pretty rough roads, and it's amazing how well our vehicles are able to smooth out the ride. Thank your shocks and struts. The two parts are similar. Some cars have shocks in the rear, and struts in the front. Others have struts all around... More
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering)
December 15, 2024
Perhaps you've heard someone use the term "loose steering." And it's pretty much what it sounds like. You turn the steering wheel and the vehicle's wheels don't seem to go exactly where you thought you were pointing them. You have to constantly make steering adjustments. Loose steering is slop... More
Slipping into Fall (Driving with ABS Brakes)
December 8, 2024
As the weather changes over from hot to colder, drivers will have to deal with more slippery streets. And it's important to know how to drive with the brakes you have on your vehicle. In the 1970s, anti-lock braking systems (ABS) started to be installed on vehicles and they've been a game chang... More
Ready, Set, COLD! (Getting Vehicle Ready for Winter)
December 1, 2024
When the temperatures plunge, your vehicle better be ready because it faces a whole new set of challenges. Rubber stiffens, glass fogs, fluids freeze. Just thinking about it can get your heart beating faster. So here are some tips for getting ready for those inevitable colder temperatures. Mak... More