More than Pads and Rotors (Brake Caliper Replacement)
April 30, 2023
You might be familiar with brake pads and rotors, two components of your vehicle's brakes that have to be regularly serviced. Here's another important component of your brakes: the calipers. Calipers are used in disc brakes, the type of brakes now found in most recently manufactured vehicles. A... More
What You Need to Know from Your Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville Service Advisor
April 23, 2023
Westerville drivers may feel intimidated when they take their vehicles to a service center. They have questions but aren't sure how to ask. They don't want to feel embarrassed about their lack of knowledge. They don't want to make the service technician feel that they don't trust him.If your ser... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville Alternator Replacement Service in Westerville
April 16, 2023
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Westerville is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane ... More
Make Your Battery Last
April 9, 2023
Today's report from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent... More
Timing Belt
April 2, 2023
Ever heard the sad tale of a staggeringly steep repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let's take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt.First, let's review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine over the cylinders is called the cylinder head.... More