Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
September 29, 2024
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... More
Busting Automotive Myths in Columbus, Ohio
February 11, 2024
Myths passed around our Columbus, Ohio community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decedents t... More
The Importance of Columbus Drivers Following Service Intervals
January 1, 2024
Today in our Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Columbus with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about l... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Columbus
August 27, 2023
There's a segment of the Columbus area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilome... More
Columbus Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
April 23, 2023
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Columbus drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Columbus drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of you... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Columbus
March 26, 2023
As Columbus consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Ohio, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our stuff... More
I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Columbus
September 25, 2022
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Columbus area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Columbus drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle windshiel... More
The Easy Way to Save Cash in Columbus
July 24, 2022
The hottest Ohio news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Columbus. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Columbus can do to ... More
The Maintenance Free Myth
June 26, 2022
Sometimes we hear people in Columbus say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that comple... More
Change Your Engine Air Filter at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview
March 27, 2022
Many Columbus car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air fi... More