Save Fuel by Watching Your Weight

November 28, 2017

Most Tampa drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. FL folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Tampa drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there something more we can do... More

Why Is My Check Engine Light On?

November 20, 2017

The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Tampa drivers, and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most people. Let's get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your Check Engine light is flashing, that means that something is wrong that co... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy): Tire Replacement Overview

November 13, 2017

Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Tampa drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm) of ti... More

Defensive Driving in Tampa, FL

November 7, 2017

There was a man in the Tampa area who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home so he moved. (Just kidding!)When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local FL highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home in Tampa, b... More