In a Fog (Fogged Windows in Cold Weather)
October 6, 2024
It's bad enough in cold weather when ice and snow block your visibility. Add to that fog on the inside of your windows and you could be driving blind. So here are a few tips on how to keep your windows from fogging up when there's a chill in the air. You probably know fog is really condensation... More
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
September 29, 2024
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... More
Road Trip? Check! (Trip Inspection)
September 22, 2024
After months of postponing travel far away from home, a lot of us can't wait to hit the road and scream "Road Trip!" again. But how long has it been since the vehicle you're planning on taking has had a thorough inspection? And is it roadworthy for several days on the highway? Time to schedule a... More
Is Your Columbus Driving Severe?
September 15, 2024
People near Columbus, Ohio, often ask Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your Columbus, Ohio, service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview look up your vehicle i... More
Easy on the Wheel (Power Steering)
September 8, 2024
Steering a vehicle these days doesn't take much effort, but if you got behind the wheel back before power steering was invented, you'd need to practically have the strength of Hercules to turn the wheel. The first power steering systems widely available changed everything. Chrysler introduced... More
Avoiding Exhaustion (EGR Valve Replacement)
September 1, 2024
No, ERG isnt the sound a pirate makes. Its a part in your vehicle that recirculates exhaust gas to reduce certain gases and pollutants in the atmosphere. In fact, ERG stands for Exhaust Gas Recirculation. One gas our vehicles may make when they burn fuel is nitric oxide, which can play a big ro... More
Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure)
August 25, 2024
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
Cold Weather Vehicle No-Nos (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)
August 18, 2024
It's always easier to leave a few things in your vehicle so you'll have them on hand. But in cold weather, while it's a good idea to carry items such as a phone charger, blanket and shovel, there are some things you shouldn't store in your vehicle. Medicines and drugs. Cold temperatures can af... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
August 11, 2024
Starting in 1996, Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Mod... More
A Cold Day in Columbus ? Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview
August 4, 2024
Most Columbus drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy Ohio highway, but don't worry too much about failure of their air conditioning system. A breakdown on the side of the road can be a miserable and dangerous affair during Columbus rush hour, but so can a long ride in a hot ... More