Light Up your Life (Headlamp Replacement)

April 30, 2023

Did you know that having a burned out headlight can result in your rearview mirror reflecting some flashing lights? In other words, you might get pulled over by the police for only having one working headlight, because in most places it's against the law. Not only is it illegal to drive with one... More

Staying In Charge (Alternator Repair)

April 23, 2023

Seems like these days, we're hearing about more and more electric or hybrid vehicles. Keep in mind that conventional gasoline internal combustion vehicles have important electrical components, too, and it's important to make sure they're operating at their peak. In a vehicle with a gasoline engi... More

Your Vehicle is Talking to YOU (Service Warning Signs)

April 16, 2023

Your vehicle may be like that famous battery bunny, the one that just keeps going and going. But while it may seem sometimes like you never need to take your vehicle in to be worked on, there are some things you should keep your eyes, ears and nose out for. They are warning you about something t... More

Know Your Towing Limits in Tampa

April 9, 2023

Some Tampa drivers figure that anything they can attach to their trailer hitch can be towed by their vehicle. Nope. If you're going to do any towing around Tampa, you should be aware of safety issues, FL towing laws and potential liability.Understanding tow ratings is important for safe towing. A... More

Let Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) Help You Extend the Life of Your Car

April 2, 2023

If you haven't shopped in the Tampa area for a new vehicle recently, you're likely to experience some sticker shock. It seems everything is costing more these days. And when you consider the price of auto financing in Tampa, and insurance, the idea of hanging on to your old vehicle for a few more... More