Fall and Spring Inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus
December 18, 2022
Good vehicle care for us Columbus residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required differe... More
Rubber Match (Tire Replacement)
December 11, 2022
A set of new tires isn't probably high on anyone's list of exciting purchases. But since your life is literally riding on them, it's probably a good idea to know when it's time for you to buy new ones. If you've been feeling your vehicle slipping more in wet weather or it takes a longer distance... More
Full of Hot Air (Air Conditioning)
December 4, 2022
In warm weather, you want to be in a cool vehicle. When we're talking cool, we don't mean stylish or trendy, but cool as in not sweltering inside. And if your vehicle's air conditioner stops working correctly, it seems to always break at the worst timeduring a heat wave. Automotive air conditio... More
The Little Valve that Could (PCV Valve Replacement)
November 27, 2022
It's easy to get letters like PVC and PCV mixed up. PVC is a plastic that's used in a lot of things, especially plumbing pipes. And PCV is a valve that helps your engine burn off excess fumes rather than having them pollute our atmosphere. PCV stands for positive crankcase ventilation. When y... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus Guide to Custom Wheels
November 20, 2022
If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things you should know first.Most importantly, the wheels you buy need to fit your vehicle. Not all wheels are created equal. Too many Columbus drivers have bought a set of wheels that caught their eye, the... More
Ethics of Automotive Repair in Columbus
November 13, 2022
We're going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And the Columbus automotive service and repair industry hasn't been given a pass either.Unfortunately, ev... More
Tracking True in Columbus: Wheel Alignment
November 6, 2022
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Columbus alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are ins... More
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