Let Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus Help You Extend the Life of Your Car
March 31, 2024
If you haven't shopped in the Columbus area for a new vehicle recently, you're likely to experience some sticker shock. It seems everything is costing more these days. And when you consider the price of auto financing in Columbus, and insurance, the idea of hanging on to your old vehicle for a fe... More
Why People in Columbus Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced
March 24, 2024
A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Columbus, Ohio, roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone. Some of the... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus: Serpentine Belt System Wear
March 17, 2024
The primary job of the serpentine belt for Columbus drivers is to provide important traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at optimal speeds. For example, if your alternator doesnt spin fast enough, the battery will not compl... More
Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)
March 10, 2024
When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away. Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low and running a vehicle in that condition can lead to expensive repairs. While there are many reasons oil leak... More
No Strain, No Gain (The Basics of Oil Filters)
March 3, 2024
Ever wonder what one of the best things is to ever happen to your vehicle's engine? It's the little thing that usually looks like a can, the oil filter. Just like your kitchen sink strainer filters out errant particles of food from clogging your drain, the oil filter cleans out small particles t... More