Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

The Maintenance Free Myth

Sometimes we hear people in Westerville say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are ...

January 01, 2022

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Shocks & Struts

Don't Be Shocked (Shock Absorbers)

If you've ever ridden down a rough road on your bicycle, you know how hard a ride it can be. Yet...

Dec 26, 2021 Read

Drive Train

Time for Differential Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville?

Hello Westerville - let's talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differ...

Dec 19, 2021 Read

Service Standards

Ethics of Automotive Repair in Westerville

We're going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets reall...

Dec 12, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

Not-So-Common Sense (Sensor Failures)

So your vehicle won't start. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Battery dead? Starter m...

Dec 05, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

Don't Do It Yourself (Perils of DIY Vehicle Repair)

Your vehicle is a complicated machine, and yes, it would be nice if you could take care of all of...

Nov 28, 2021 Read

Fuel System

Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)

A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped a...

Nov 21, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

Beware of Potholes! (Avoiding Pothole Damage)

You may live in a region where roads become pockmarked with craters known better as potholes. Th...

Nov 14, 2021 Read

Suspension

Cabin Air Filter From Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville

Here is a questions for Westerville drivers: What is a cabin air filter?Is it:A filter for a hous...

Nov 07, 2021 Read

Tires and Wheels

Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Westerville: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Westerville

Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Westerville drivers. We know they have to be...

Oct 31, 2021 Read