Talk to Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville About New Shoes for Your Vehicle
November 12, 2017
Custom wheels are one way that Huntersville folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several factors that need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the wheel, modifications that will have t... More
The Right Automotive Fluids for Huntersville Drivers
November 8, 2017
All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Huntersville drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won't work as well and could eve... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Huntersville?
October 30, 2017
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Huntersville?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in North Carolina approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the cou... More
Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville
October 25, 2017
Hello Huntersville! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in North Carolina vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States gove... More
Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville
October 15, 2017
These days many people in the Huntersville area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service mai... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
October 11, 2017
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Huntersville residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids ca... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
October 2, 2017
The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should ... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville Guide to Tire Specs
September 30, 2017
You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Huntersville service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then you get to the counter and the ... More
Keeping Your Huntersville Air Fresh When Driving With a Clean Cabin Air Filter
September 11, 2017
Pop quiz: What is a cabin air filter? A. A filter for your Huntersville house?B. A fresh, piney scent?C. A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, it's C.A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger compartment of your vehicle. It filters out... More
I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Huntersville
September 3, 2017
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Huntersville area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Huntersville drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle w... More