Shake It up in Cincinnati!: Why Wheel Balancing
June 4, 2017
Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance. When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of ... More
Upgrade Shocks for Better Handling in Cincinnati
June 1, 2017
Many Cincinnati drivers probably don't think of their shock absorbers as an important safety system; but that's just what shocks and struts are. They're all about ride control keeping your vehicle tires in contact with the road and managing body motion.Every time you hit a bump or pothol... More
Let Tuffy Auto Service Center Cincinatti Help You Extend the Life of Your Car
May 21, 2017
If you haven't shopped in the Cincinnati area for a new vehicle recently, you're likely to experience some sticker shock. It seems everything is costing more these days. And when you consider the price of auto financing in Cincinnati, and insurance, the idea of hanging on to your old vehicle for ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Auto Service Center Cincinatti: Brake Noise
May 16, 2017
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Cincinnati. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are e... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Auto Service Center Cincinatti: Serpentine Belt System Wear
May 8, 2017
The primary job of the serpentine belt for Cincinnati drivers is to provide important traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at optimal speeds. For example, if your alternator doesnt spin fast enough, the battery will not com... More
Lease or Buy?
May 2, 2017
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Cincinnati drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance th... More
The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Cincinnati Drivers
April 25, 2017
People in Cincinnati have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,00... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your vehicle
April 17, 2017
Today we're going to talk about on-board diagnostics and the questions we hear from folks around Cincinnati, Ohio, who need answers about diagnostic services. They want to know what diagnostics are, what's involved and what the benefits are. They really want to understand the value of diag... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Auto Service Center Cincinatti: Causes of Wheel Misalignment
April 9, 2017
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Cincinnati drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object.... More
Battery Basics for Cincinnati
April 3, 2017
It's important for Cincinnati drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Ohio weather. Most Cincinnati area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine. How... More