Transmission Care in Charlotte, NC

April 25, 2021

Do you have any plans around Charlotte, NC, for the weekend? Maybe you and some friends are taking the boat up to the lake. Maybe you'll be having a lot of fun water skiing and doing a little fishing.You got the boat all ready. It's all gassed up. You packed lots of snacks and the cooler's stock... 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

Charlotte Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?

October 11, 2020

Any Charlotte driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for Charlotte residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of this... More

It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Tuffy Auto Service Charlotte

July 5, 2020

If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Charlotte. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better underst... More

A Cool and Smooth Transmission in Charlotte

July 28, 2019

When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us Charlotte drivers remember to get our oil changed. But services that occur at longer intervals like transmission service sometimes get overlooked. Yet transmission service is part of car care. A poorly maintained transmission ... More