Differential Service in Huntersville, North Carolina - What You Need to Know
January 13, 2019
Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Huntersville, North Carolina, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a d... More
Things Aren't Always What They Seem
January 6, 2019
If you drive, you know at some point, something's going to go wrong with your vehicle. And sometimes, it's pretty easy to figure out what's wrong, like a flat tire. But sometimes your vehicle's symptoms can be really puzzling. One driver in North Carolina was heading to work on a hot July day a... More
A Stitch in Time at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville
January 1, 2019
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicl... More
Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything with a Trip Inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville
December 31, 2018
Road trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation faster than ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring out the worst in your vehicle, so before you leave, prepare it for the journey by ge... More
The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
December 23, 2018
If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and you'd still get the same horsepower. The technology to do just that has been around for a long t... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville: Battery Testing
December 17, 2018
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Huntersville drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long a... More
Let Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
December 10, 2018
Huntersville area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Huntersville drive... More
PCV Valve: What Is It?
December 2, 2018
Most Huntersville drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your ... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville?
November 26, 2018
Today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Huntersville drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in North Carolina who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awar... More
Keeping Your Engine Cool in Huntersville, North Carolina
November 18, 2018
The cooling system keeps North Carolina vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Huntersville. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator is the part most Huntersville drive... More