The Best Test

January 31, 2021

Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... More

Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure)

January 24, 2021

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

TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Clinton Township Vehicle

January 17, 2021

Clinton Township drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Michigan come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Clinton Township area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS ... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Clinton Township: When to Replace a Damaged Tire

January 10, 2021

Repair or Replace? Thats a question Clinton Township 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 t... More

How Your Check Engine Light Works

January 3, 2021

Have you ever had an experience like this in Clinton Township, Michigan? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your Check Engine light starts flashing!You fear the worst, but within a block or two, the light stops flashing, b... More

Cold Weather Vehicle No-Nos (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)

January 1, 2021

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