Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
July 23, 2023
It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the grocery store. You hit a pothole, go too fast over a speed bump, nail a curb. When it happens, you think, "I wonder if that was hard enough to do any damage?" But things seem ok and you continue on yo... More
Don't Stack the Mat
July 16, 2023
In the sloppy cold weather months, you might be tempted to pick up an all-weather mat and throw it on top of the mats you already have in your vehicle. After all, double protection is better, right? In this case, wrong. Here's why. It's important to keep the accelerator and brake pedals clear so ... More
Things Aren't Always What They Seem
July 9, 2023
If you drive, you know at some point, something's going to go wrong with your vehicle. And sometimes, it's pretty easy to figure out what's wrong, like a flat tire. But sometimes your vehicle's symptoms can be really puzzling. One driver in FL was heading to work on a hot July day and noticed w... More
The Light Many Drivers Fear (Check Engine Light)
July 2, 2023
Ask just about any driver about one thing they fear seeing inside their vehicle and they'll say it's the Check Engine light coming on. You know, that little light on your instrument panel that is in the shape of a vehicle engine, often accompanied by the words Check, Check Engine, Check Engine Se... More
To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.
June 25, 2023
No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can certainly live without air conditioning, but it sure is nice to have on a sweltering day. Let's say your air con... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy): Making Your A/C System Last Longer
June 18, 2023
Tampa drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to lubri... More
Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) in Tampa
June 11, 2023
Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy): Where Should New Tires Be Placed
June 4, 2023
When Tampa drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake systems.If ... More
Talk to Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) About New Shoes for Your Vehicle
May 28, 2023
Custom wheels are one way that Tampa folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several factors that need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the wheel, modifications that will have to be ma... More
Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Tampa Drivers
May 21, 2023
Knowing how their engine works can help Tampa drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts.An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and down while... More