The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)

January 16, 2022

Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances reliably than ever before. When you ... More

Give me a Brake (Light)!

September 19, 2021

If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More

Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power

March 28, 2021

Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Charlotte driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Auto Service Charlott... 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

Hitting The Brakes In Charlotte

February 23, 2020

Hello Charlotte, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truck rolls... More

Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy Auto Service Charlotte

June 4, 2019

When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Charlotte drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads and shoes... More