I NEED All Wheel Drive (Pros and Cons of AWD)

June 26, 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

The Importance of Tampa Drivers Following Service Intervals

June 19, 2022

Today in our Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Tampa with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. ... More

I Had No Idea! (Four Things You Didn't Know About Vehicles)

June 12, 2022

Bet you didn't know: Some of the earliest rearview mirrors were marketed as "Cop Spotters" so drivers would know when police were following them. Who wants a ticket, anyway? According to eBay Motors, Elmer Berger first patented a rearview mirror that was mounted on the front fenders, on the spare... More

Poor Reflections (Door Mirror Problems)

June 5, 2022

Mirror, mirror on the door, why is my vision there so poor? Well, you could have a broken outside rearview mirror that's disabled your blind spot vision there and endangering your ability to see some of the traffic around you. Outside rearview (or door) mirrors are important safety devices that ... More