Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?

November 24, 2019

No matter how well they're made, vehicles are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. Think of all the moving parts. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the vehicle manufacturer to issue recall notices to Tampa residents and to fix the affected... More

Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) in Tampa

November 17, 2019

Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Tampa road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the battery; the water pump - wh... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy): Signs of an Alignment Problem

November 10, 2019

When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Tampa drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While ... More

The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil

November 3, 2019

A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Tampa area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in Tampa can conserve fuel ... More