Reaching the Braking Point (Brake hose replacement)
March 30, 2025
If you notice your brakes arent working like they used to, thats the kind of thing thats important to have checked out soon. Thats because your brakes are extraordinarily important to the safe operation of your vehicle. Sometimes you feel like your brake pedal is feeling a little soft or its lo... More
Stuck! (Vehicle Door Issues)
March 23, 2025
This may have happened to you. You drive somewhere and get out of your vehicle only to try closing the door and it just won't stay closed! What a helpless feeling. You can't lock it; you can't leave it like it is. Or, let's say you head down to your vehicle to head out to work in the morning a... More
Got it Covered! (Timing Cover Maintenance)
March 16, 2025
You may have heard at one time or another about something called a timing belt or timing chain in your engine. And you may know that if they fail well, let's just say that there can be some major engine damage. So obviously, we want our timing belts and chains to be in tip-top shape. One part t... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus Alternator Replacement Service in Columbus
March 9, 2025
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Columbus is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane dep... More
The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
March 2, 2025
Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around several areas of the exhaust system. Ot... More