Budget for Maintenance in Columbus

August 29, 2021

Sometimes busy Columbus residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Ohio in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced the ... More

Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea

August 22, 2021

At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus we get a lot of Columbus drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Ohio, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won't leav... More

Looking Down the Road - Headlamps

August 8, 2021

If you've ever been driving around Columbus and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field o... More

Economics of Maintenance for Columbus Auto Owners

February 21, 2021

Buying a new car in Columbus is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Columbus who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having secon... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On

January 31, 2021

All Columbus service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant th... More

Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?

January 24, 2021

In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Columbus Big... More

Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus

December 13, 2020

Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at nigh... More

Fall and Spring Checkup in Columbus

July 26, 2020

When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (... More

Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Columbus Car Owners

June 21, 2020

A generation ago, Columbus drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Columbus shop every year or two for repairs se... More

Fall and Spring Inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus

May 31, 2020

Good vehicle care for us Columbus residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required differe... More