Nighttime Visibility in Tampa
January 29, 2023
There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the Tampa area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let's focus on visibilityIt's said that 90 percent of our driving decisions ar... More
Ready, Set, COLD! (Getting Vehicle Ready for Winter)
January 22, 2023
When the temperatures plunge, your vehicle better be ready because it faces a whole new set of challenges. Rubber stiffens, glass fogs, fluids freeze. Just thinking about it can get your heart beating faster. So here are some tips for getting ready for those inevitable colder temperatures. Mak... More
Time for Differential Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy)?
January 15, 2023
Hello Tampa - let's talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differential is on the back axle. With front-wheel drive cars, the differential is up front. All-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive vehicles have three differentials - front, rear and in the middle. So you see, you'v... More
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Tampa, FL
January 8, 2023
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Tampa, FL, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Tampa, FL, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The manufacturer then... More
Tampa Alignment Service
January 1, 2023
Your car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn't feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into... More