For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Gahanna)
October 13, 2019
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
Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Gahanna, Ohio
October 6, 2019
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Ohio environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Gahanna drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Gahanna ar... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna: Brake Noise
September 29, 2019
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Gahanna. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are expo... More
Brake Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna in Gahanna
September 22, 2019
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Gahanna drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Ohio driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna, our team will check your brake system and let you k... More
Stay Safe in Gahanna by Putting Your Cell Phone on ICE
September 15, 2019
We don't want to think about it, but each Gahanna resident who drives or rides in a vehicle is potentially an accident victim. In the worst-case scenario, those people are unconscious and unable to communicate with Ohio rescue workers. Rescue workers and Gahanna police are well aware of this diff... More
Arrive Alive in Gahanna
September 8, 2019
We've all seen drivers do crazy things while driving to or from Gahanna. A guy shaving in the rear-view mirror, a woman applying makeup, people talking on their phones, texting or drinking from an enormous coffee mug. It's a wonder we even dare drive on Ohio roads.The truth is that all of us are... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna in Gahanna
September 1, 2019
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Gahanna, Ohio
August 25, 2019
A lot of fuel is wasted in the Gahanna area by dirty fuel delivery systems in vehicles.Let's start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That's why there's a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine of the clean... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna Engine Air Filter Replacement
August 18, 2019
When your experienced Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna technician changes your oil, he will also inspect your air filter. You shouldn't need a new air filter at every oil change, but you will need to change it regularly. Heed your technician's auto advice if they tell you to change your ... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Gahanna
August 11, 2019
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Gahanna, Ohio, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Gahanna streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal.' Hard acceleration just sucks the g... More