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
Upgrade Shocks for Better Handling in Charlotte
December 27, 2020
Many Charlotte drivers probably don't think of their shock absorbers as an important safety system; but that's just what shocks and struts are. They're all about ride control keeping your vehicle tires in contact with the road and managing body motion.Every time you hit a bump or pothole on a C... More
Tuffy Auto Service Charlotte Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles
December 20, 2020
Hello NC! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll have t... More
Make your Service Visit at Tuffy Auto Service Charlotte a Good One
December 13, 2020
Most people don't love going to get their vehicle serviced, but it's one of those things you just have to do. So you might as well get the most of out of it. There are some steps you can take that will likely help you get the best results possible. For one thing, it's important to describe your p... More
Wasteful Thinking
December 6, 2020
With the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin. Some vehicles offer remote starting that let you do that from the comfort of your home or apartment. But is letting your vehicle idle like that ... More
Straight and True in Charlotte: Wheel Alignment
November 29, 2020
Most Charlotte folks worry about running out of gas or having a breakdown on the side of the road. That is why we practice preventive maintenance on our vehicles that and to keep our repair bills down. But one important part of preventive maintenance that may get overlooked by drivers in Charlo... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Charlotte
November 22, 2020
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Charlotte, NC, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Charlotte streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal.' Hard acceleration just sucks the... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Charlotte
November 15, 2020
There's a segment of the Charlotte area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilom... More
The Best Test
November 8, 2020
Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... More
Engine Air Filter from Tuffy Auto Service Charlotte
November 1, 2020
Many Charlotte drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Tuffy Auto Service Charlotte recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened... More