Huntersville Customer Detective Work

September 2, 2018

One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So, it's challenging... More

Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville in Huntersville for Better Performance

August 27, 2018

A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engine.Fuel injectors are engineered to spray fuel i... More

Huntersville, North Carolina Winter Prep Service for Your Auto

August 19, 2018

When winter approaches in North Carolina, Huntersville residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for North Carolina winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Huntersville residents want is to get stranded out in the ... More

Save Fuel by Watching Your Weight

August 12, 2018

Most Huntersville drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. North Carolina folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Huntersville drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is ther... More

Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)

August 7, 2018

You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville and the Maintenance Mindset

July 29, 2018

When it comes to their vehicles, some Huntersville residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Huntersville drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenanc... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2

July 23, 2018

North Carolina service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Huntersville drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville fuel system c... More

Tracking True in Huntersville: Wheel Alignment

July 17, 2018

At Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected f... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville Service for Your Exhaust System

July 10, 2018

Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More

Fresh Air Inside Your Car in Huntersville

July 2, 2018

Air quality has certainly become a hot issue in our modern world. We install air filters on our ventilation systems and in our vacuum cleaners. There's a filter that cleans the air going into our vehicle's engine so why not one for the air in the passenger compartment?Foreign and domestic vehic... More

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