Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

It Wears on You (Tire Rotation)

If someone told you there was a fairly inexpensive way to improve your vehicle's handling, fuel economy and extend the life of your tires, you'd probably ask, "What do I have to do?" The answer is ...

September 26, 2021

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Cabin Air Filter

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Clinton Township: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem

Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when...

Sep 19, 2021 Read

Older Vehicles

Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)

Stop! It's one of those things your vehicle has to do consistently and reliably. That's why brak...

Sep 12, 2021 Read

Battery

The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)

There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehic...

Sep 05, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

The Right Stuff (Choosing Replacement Parts)

Let's face it. Vehicles are complicated machines, each having thousands of parts. And since the...

Aug 29, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

Out with the Old (Vehicle Parts that Wear Out)

Some drivers don't pay any attention to their vehicles until something breaks. Others take them ...

Aug 22, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

No Fueling! (Fuel Filler Location)

If you've ever gotten in an unfamiliar vehicle, maybe a rental car, you may have pulled up to the...

Aug 15, 2021 Read

Tires

Don't Neglect Your Spare (Spare Tire Care)

If you've ever had a flat tire, then you know welcome it is to have a spare tire that is properly...

Aug 08, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

Why You Have an O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor)

If someone asked you what gas made up the largest portion of the atmosphere, what would you guess...

Aug 01, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

Such a Little Part (Climate Control Resistor)

You expect your heater/air conditioner to work like it should. You have a control for temperatur...

Jul 25, 2021 Read