Charge It in Columbus for Extended Battery Life

January 28, 2019

Here's an interesting statistic for our in Columbus, Ohio, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns o... More

Check Engine Light Diagnosis at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus

January 20, 2019

Hello Columbus . Have you ever had your Check Engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl and ignore it? What should you do? Pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck? Or just keep driving? What does that little light really mean for Columbus drivers?First of all, the Check... More

Things Aren't Always What They Seem

January 13, 2019

If you drive, you know at some point, something's going to go wrong with your vehicle. And sometimes, it's pretty easy to figure out what's wrong, like a flat tire. But sometimes your vehicle's symptoms can be really puzzling. One driver in Ohio was heading to work on a hot July day and noticed... More

Keep Your Cool in Columbus: Air Conditioning Service

January 7, 2019

Most Columbus drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for Columbus vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during Ohio winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually removes some of the m... More

Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus

January 1, 2019

The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Columbus use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel filter, visit Tuffy Tire & A... More