Tire Rotation and Balancing at Tuffy Auto Service Charlotte in Charlotte
January 31, 2021
Tires do a lot of work for Charlotte drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while driving around Charlotte. They also support the entire weight of the vehicle, including you and your passengers.... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Auto Service Charlotte: Timing Belt Overview
January 24, 2021
In your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the combustion event, and then other valves open to let out the exhaust. All of this happens over and over thousands of times a minute when you are driving around Charlotte. The timing belts important job... More
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
January 17, 2021
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Charlotte Car Owners
January 10, 2021
A generation ago, Charlotte 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 Charlotte shop every year or two for repairs ... More
3 Winter Windshield Tips (Care of Windshield)
January 3, 2021
Cold weather can present some real challenges when it comes to your vehicle's windshield. Think of it. Your windshield is your window to the world when you're driving, and clear visibility is extraordinarily important for safe travels. So here are 3 tips to ensure that your windshield can do it... More
Ready, Set, COLD! (Getting Vehicle Ready for Winter)
January 1, 2021
When the temperatures plunge, your vehicle better be ready because it faces a whole new set of challenges. Rubber stiffens, glass fogs, fluids freeze. Just thinking about it can get your heart beating faster. So here are some tips for getting ready for those inevitable colder temperatures. Mak... More