Don't Neglect Your Spare (Spare Tire Care)

March 17, 2024

If you've ever had a flat tire, then you know welcome it is to have a spare tire that is properly inflated, in good shape and easy to get to. Problem is many of us don't even give our spare tire (if we even have one) a second thought. If you have an SUV or truck with a spare, it may be mounted o... More

The Byte Stuff (Your Vehicle's Computers)

March 10, 2024

Nobody has to tell you that computers are a part of so many things in our lives. Smartphones, kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaners, televisions. You name itit has a computer in it. And your vehicle is no exception. The earliest cars relied on the technology of their time, and there was no such ... More

How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy)

March 3, 2024

Today in the Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) auto care blog, we're going to talk to Tampa drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) customers. For exa... More

How Much Does It Cost? (Variations in Vehicle Repair Costs)

February 25, 2024

Ever wonder why it costs so much more to fix a similar problem in two different vehicles? Let's say you now own an SUV and before that, you owned a car. Your SUV's air conditioning system needs a new evaporator, but the cost for the new one is way more than you remember it was for your car. How... More

Drivers that "T" Us Off (Bad Driving Practices)

February 18, 2024

We've all seen drivers who do things thatlet's be frankreally irritate us. They're inconsiderate, can put people in danger and make the road a much less friendly place. They really "T" us off. These are the bad drivers who fit their description to a "T." The Tailgater. You've seen this terr... More

Cold Weather Vehicle No-Nos (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)

February 11, 2024

It's always easier to leave a few things in your vehicle so you'll have them on hand. But in cold weather, while it's a good idea to carry items such as a phone charger, blanket and shovel, there are some things you shouldn't store in your vehicle. Medicines and drugs. Cold temperatures can af... More

Economics of Maintenance for Tampa Auto Owners

February 4, 2024

Buying a new car in Tampa is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Tampa who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having second thou... More

Keeping Your Cool (Coolant leak repair)

January 28, 2024

If theres one thing you should pay attention to with your vehicle, its the temperature gauge. Its the one that may say C---H (that means cold---hot). Or maybe yours has a picture of a thermometer on it and a blue and red zone. If you see the needle heading farther to the H or red area, that mea... More

I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Tampa

January 21, 2024

About 90% of our driving decisions in the Tampa area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Tampa drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle windshield is j... More

Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy)

January 14, 2024

The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Tampa use fuel filters. For more information about your fuel filter, visit Tuffy Tire & Auto... More