Ask Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus: What Happens When a Serpentine Belt Breaks?

April 28, 2019

The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake's fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks.The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine systems. It runs the alternator, which charges the battery; the water pump (on some vehicles), which co... More

What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Columbus

April 21, 2019

So you've bought a used vehicle in the Columbus area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Columbus area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that... More

Technician Training at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus

April 14, 2019

Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus in Columbus. And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by automoti... More

Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus

April 7, 2019

A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Ohio news. Columbus people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Columbus motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good commuters,... More