Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)

Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehicle's air conditioning system is built to last a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, som...

August 06, 2023

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Windshield Wipers

The Neglected Windshield (Windshield Care)

You look at it every day, yet you don't really see it. We're talking about your vehicle's windsh...

Jul 30, 2023 Read

Tires

The Flat Fix that Fits (Tire Repairs)

Can you think of anyone who likes getting a flat tire? Of course not. But when one of your tire...

Jul 23, 2023 Read

Timing Belt

The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus Guide to Caring for Your Transmission

Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Columbus drivers only have a fuzzy under...

Jul 16, 2023 Read

Battery

Alternator Facts (Failing Alternator)

If you notice that your headlights are flickering at night, that's something to pay attention to....

Jul 09, 2023 Read

Steering

Defensive Driving in Columbus, Ohio

There was a man in the Columbus area who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of ...

Jul 02, 2023 Read

Timing Belt

Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)

You are heading down a flat, newly paved street when all of a sudden you feel it. Your vehicle j...

Jun 25, 2023 Read

Battery

Staying In Charge (Alternator Repair)

Seems like these days, we're hearing about more and more electric or hybrid vehicles. Keep in mi...

Jun 18, 2023 Read

Maintenance

Can Your Car Last Another Year?

Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Columbus car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and i...

Jun 11, 2023 Read

Differential Service

The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus Guide to Servicing Your Differential

Differential? What's that? And what's it for? I've been told by my service advisor that I need to...

Jun 04, 2023 Read