A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)

March 27, 2022

We've all been there. You park your vehicle on a steeper than usual hill and worry about it rolling down while you're running your errands. So you decide you'll use the parking brake. When you get back, you release the parking brake, hit the ignition, put it in gear anduh, ohyou can feel the p... More

Your Biggest Fan (Radiator Fan Problems)

March 20, 2022

Your vehicle's engine makes a lot of heat when it's powering you down the road, so it needs a way to get rid of that energy. That's why your vehicle has a cooling system, complete with a radiator and one or two radiator fans, also called cooling fans. Those fans make sure air keeps moving acros... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center: Making a Battery Last Longer

March 13, 2022

One thing all Lewis Center drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center can help maintain your battery.Allowing your batter... More

Economics of Maintenance for Lewis Center Auto Owners

March 6, 2022

Buying a new car in Lewis Center is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Lewis Center who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be havi... More