When You Hear the Crash in Huntersville: What to Do After an Accident
August 11, 2019
Motorists in North America drive about 3 trillion miles/4.8 trillion kilometers every year. There are over 250+ million licensed drivers, and approximately 6.2 million accidents happen every year. Unfortunately, if we're going to drive vehicles, there are going to be accidents. Knowing what to do... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Huntersville
August 4, 2019
Let's talk about something critical for all Huntersville drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub kee... More
Timing Belt Replacement in Huntersville
July 28, 2019
Today we want to talk to Huntersville drivers about timing belts. They're something that many drivers don't know much about and yet your vehicle won't run if it's broken and it could cause many thousands of dollars damage if it does break. A broken timing belt is usually a tale of woe. Even tho... More
Tacky or Techie? The Tachometer.
July 21, 2019
There's a gauge that many vehicles have that says RPM on it. And there are a lot of people who either don't pay any attention to it or don't even know what it is. Here's why it's a good gauge to know about. It's called a tachometer, and that "RPM" label means it is measuring how many revolutions... More
Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?
July 14, 2019
No matter how well they're made, vehicles are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. Think of all the moving parts. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the vehicle manufacturer to issue recall notices to Huntersville residents and to fix the a... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Huntersville Car Owners
July 7, 2019
A generation ago, Huntersville drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Huntersville shop every year or two for re... More
Change is Good (Oil Change)
June 30, 2019
You've heard that expression, change is good. When it comes to your vehicle's oil, change is not only good, it's vital for the health of the engine. But there's one question that puzzles many drivers: how frequently should my vehicle's oil be changed? There is not one simple answer, but here ar... More
Helping Huntersville Drivers Get the Right Tires
June 23, 2019
Every Huntersville vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to match the season you are driving in. Summer tires are designed for hot temperatures. The tread ... More
Procrastination Prevention in Huntersville
June 16, 2019
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle's service done, whether it's a repair or ... More
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Huntersville Vehicle
June 9, 2019
Huntersville drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in North Carolina come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Huntersville area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS c... More