When Do My Shocks Need to Be Replaced?
September 30, 2021
A good suspension system gives a vehicle a smooth, even ride while providing Fort Wayne drivers with good handling and control. But like any system on your vehicle, parts of the suspension system can wear out, leading to a lower ride quality and safety concerns. So it's a good idea for drivers i... More
Differential Service at Tuffy Fort Wayne (W. Jefferson Blvd)
September 26, 2021
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Fort Wayne, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tuffy Fort Wayne (W. Jefferson Blvd) service advisor that y... More
Alternator Facts (Failing Alternator)
September 23, 2021
If you notice that your headlights are flickering at night, that's something to pay attention to. While there could be many different things that could cause that problem, one possibility is your vehicle's alternator. The alternator takes mechanical energy from the engine and turns it into electr... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy Fort Wayne (W. Jefferson Blvd)
September 22, 2021
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Indiana news. Fort Wayne people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Fort Wayne motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good com... More
Emergency! (Vehicle Emergency items)
September 21, 2021
"I never expected it could happen to me." Countless drivers have said that after they've had an emergency turn their lives upside down. So before that happens to you, let's thinking about planning ahead for an emergency with a few things you should keep in your vehicle. Road flares. If you've ev... More
Power Steering Service at Tuffy Fort Wayne (W. Jefferson Blvd) in Fort Wayne
September 20, 2021
Many Fort Wayne drivers have been hearing about technological advances in power steering, specifically electric power steering. Some very high-end cars have been featuring electric power steering. Power steering fluid has the necessary hydraulic properties and the ability to lubricate the intern... More
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
September 19, 2021
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... More
Problems with Suspension Solved at Tuffy Fort Wayne (W. Jefferson Blvd) in Fort Wayne
September 12, 2021
A vehicle's suspension system is tough. It can last for years and after lots of driving for Fort Wayne drivers. But it can be damaged quickly by hitting a pothole, curb or rock, and it can wear more quickly if you frequently drive off-road or on bumpy roads. A workhorse vehicle one that hauls he... More
Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Fort Wayne
September 5, 2021
Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Fort Wayne. If you took an informal poll around Fort Wayne you'd probably find that most vehicle owners have never heard of power steering service. That's not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most people... More