For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Columbus)
December 31, 2023
Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get ... More
It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
November 19, 2023
Race car drivers have demonstrated the advantages of disc brakes, so most modern vehicles use them. Sometimes just the front wheels have disc brakes, but many vehicles now have them all the way around. A major component of the disc brake is called a caliper. It works by squeezing brake pads ag... More
The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)
October 29, 2023
Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances reliably than ever before. When you ... More
Used Cars: Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview Advice on What to Do After You Buy
February 19, 2023
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Columbus drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Columbus area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when fa... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
December 25, 2022
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Columbus area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication th... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Columbus
December 19, 2021
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Columbus area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Columbus area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that... 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
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Columbus
May 16, 2021
Let's talk about something critical for all Columbus drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub keeps y... More
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
June 21, 2020
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... More
Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Grandview
April 5, 2020
When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Columbus drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads and shoes ... More