I NEED All Wheel Drive (Pros and Cons of AWD)

October 30, 2022

So winter has arrived and you don't feel confident in how your 2-wheel drive vehicle does in the snow and ice. You envy all those people with all-wheel-drive (AWD) and 4-wheel-drive (4WD) cars, trucks and SUVs. You start thinking, "I need one of those. I'll be able to go anywhere without any w... More

Air Conditioning Maintenance at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus in Columbus

October 23, 2022

Warm weather or cold, Columbus drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Columbus people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedul... More

How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)

October 16, 2022

Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. Thats understandable because todays tires are engineered to do their job without needing you to pay too much attention to them. But they DO wear out, and worn tires can contribute to skidding in bad weather, not... More

Looking Down the Road - Headlamps

October 9, 2022

If you've ever been driving around Columbus and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field o... More

Greeted by a Screech (Loud Noise when Starting Vehicle)

October 2, 2022

No one likes to be greeted in the morning by having someone screech at you. The same goes for a loud, high-pitched noise your vehicle greets you with every time you start the engine. If you're wondering if that's normal, no, it isn't. And it is worth getting checked out. The good news is that... More