Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)

January 31, 2021

A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel. When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch. Try as he might, he was never able to get it started again. Of course there are many things that can c... More

The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight

January 24, 2021

The team at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) in Tampa, and FL car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Tampa drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks.And we all knowor should knowthat preventive maintenance will help maximize f... More

On Board Diagnostics for Tampa Motorists

January 17, 2021

Some Tampa vehicle owners wonder why Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) and other Tampa auto repair shops charge a fee for vehicle diagnostics. Receiving a diagnostic charge at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) for a tricky automotive problem shouldn't be a surpris... More

Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)

January 10, 2021

When you slow down at stoplight, your vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk. But what happens when the engine is missing or idling roughly? That's your engine's way of telling you, "Hey, I've got something wrong with me and if you don't get someone to find out what it is, I may not start the n... More

Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy)

January 3, 2021

When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo... More

A Honking Big Jam (Stuck Horn)

January 1, 2021

At one time or another, most drivers honk their horn at someone who might be texting at a stoplight or not paying attention when they're driving. But what happens when you tap on your horn and all of a sudden it won't quit? Everyone's looking at you like you're an angry jerk and all you want to ... More