A Honking Big Jam (Stuck Horn)
September 26, 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
Got it Covered! (Timing Cover Maintenance)
September 19, 2021
You may have heard at one time or another about something called a timing belt or timing chain in your engine. And you may know that if they fail well, let's just way that there can be some major engine damage. So obviously, we want our timing belts and chains to be in tip-top shape. One part t... More
Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)
September 12, 2021
We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from the engine, steering would be a laborious pr... More
Should Columbus Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?
September 5, 2021
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule but you take a second look at that severe service schedule and see some of the following: 1. Most of ... More
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
August 29, 2021
If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal. ... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Columbus Car Owners
August 22, 2021
A generation ago, Columbus drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Columbus shop every year or two for repairs se... More
A Stitch in Time at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview
August 15, 2021
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicl... More
Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)
August 8, 2021
If you were to name the most important safety feature on your vehicle right now, what would your answer be? A lot of driving experts would agree that its your brakes. Most newer vehicles use a well-engineered and efficient style of brakes called disc brakes. The name disc brakes comes from one ... More
Fall and Spring Inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview
August 1, 2021
Good vehicle care for us Columbus residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required differe... More
What Is an EGR Valve? (EGR Valve Service)
July 25, 2021
If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's something wrong with the transmission. After all, it's not moving smoothly down the road. But there are plenty of malfunctions that can cause those symptoms, one of them being something you may have nev... More