Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center: When to Replace a Damaged Tire

July 26, 2020

Repair or Replace? Thats a question Lewis Center drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the s... More

Water Pump

July 19, 2020

Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump's like the hear... More

Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center in Lewis Center

July 12, 2020

When we Lewis Center residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for hi... More

NOT JUST ANOTHER CUSTOMER (Finding the Right Service Facility)

July 5, 2020

You might remember a hit TV sitcom that was set in a bar, a place where "everybody knows your name." The idea, of course, is people feel more comfortable where they aren't just another customer among many; they're special because their relationship goes back a few years. That comfortable relat... More