Automotive Tips from Tuffy Cincinnati (Fields-Ertel): Air Conditioning Inspection
December 31, 2023
Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental laws in some around Cincinnati require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also som... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Cincinnati (Fields-Ertel): Battery Testing
December 24, 2023
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Tuffy Cincinnati (Fields-Ertel) when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Cincinnati drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long a... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Cincinnati
December 17, 2023
As Cincinnati consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Ohio, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our stu... More
Dashboard's a Funny Name (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)
December 10, 2023
Every day you drive, you're sitting behind the dashboard. But how in the world did it get that name? Back in the days of the horse-drawn carriage, horses would kick up dirt and mud on the driver and passengers, "dashing" debris against the carriage. So those who built carriages began installing a... More
Problems with Suspension Solved at Tuffy Cincinnati (Fields-Ertel) in Cincinnati
December 3, 2023
A vehicle's suspension system is tough. It can last for years and after lots of driving for Cincinnati 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