Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)

January 7, 2024

If you were to name the most important safety feature on your vehicle right now, what would your answer be? A lot of driving experts would agree that its your brakes. Most newer vehicles use a well-engineered and efficient style of brakes called disc brakes. The name disc brakes comes from one ... More

Brake Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus in Columbus

October 15, 2023

Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Columbus drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Ohio driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus, our team will check your brake system and let you know i... More

The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)

March 13, 2022

Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances reliably than ever before. When you ... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus: Brake Noise

January 31, 2021

Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Columbus. 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 exp... More

Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power

January 24, 2021

Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Columbus driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Co... More

Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)

October 25, 2020

More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... More

Hitting The Brakes In Columbus

July 21, 2019

Hello Columbus, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truck rolls ... 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

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Columbus

January 27, 2019

Let's talk about something critical for all Columbus drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub keeps y... More

Used Cars: Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus Advice on What to Do After You Buy

September 16, 2018

Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Columbus drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Columbus area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when fa... More