Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)
June 25, 2023
You are heading down a flat, newly paved street when all of a sudden you feel it. Your vehicle jumps a little bit when you're accelerating and changing gears. You know it's not the surface of the road because it's smooth as silk. So what did you just feel? That kind of jumpingor grinding or sl... More
Staying In Charge (Alternator Repair)
June 18, 2023
Seems like these days, we're hearing about more and more electric or hybrid vehicles. Keep in mind that conventional gasoline internal combustion vehicles have important electrical components, too, and it's important to make sure they're operating at their peak. In a vehicle with a gasoline engi... More
Can Your Car Last Another Year?
June 11, 2023
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Columbus car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Columbus, Ohio, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering and ma... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus Guide to Servicing Your Differential
June 4, 2023
Differential? What's that? And what's it for? I've been told by my service advisor that I need to get it serviced, but is that on the level?Do these questions sound familiar? They're not uncommon for Columbus drivers. A lot of us in Columbus don't know what a differential is or what it's for. Ev... More