Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy): When to Replace a Damaged Tire

November 29, 2020

Repair or Replace? Thats a question Tampa drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoulder... More

Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure)

November 22, 2020

Vehicle emission testing has become ubiquitous in North America and for a good reason. Clean air quality is important for the environment and all of us. Since vehicle emissions are among the main causes of air pollution, emission testing can alert you to problems in your vehicle than can be fix... More

Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Tampa?

November 15, 2020

There is a clear and vocal demand in Tampa and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the FL market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Tampa area roads today, and many more being developed. Yet e... More

See the Light (Automatic High Beam Dimmers)

November 8, 2020

It's happened to all of us. We're driving down a highway at night and over a crest appears a car with its high beams blazing. You are momentarily blinded, hoping the other driver will switch them to their low beam setting and restore your vision. Not only do we not appreciate being blinded, fac... More

Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy)

November 1, 2020

Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) for a check up.In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a... More