Servicing High Mileage Vehicles at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna
June 21, 2020
The price of gas and the uncertain economy are both causing Ohio residents to review their finances. More and more Gahanna drivers are opting to keep their vehicles longer and put off purchasing a newer car. It is estimated that two-thirds of the vehicles on the roads of North America today have... More
Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Gahanna Ride
June 14, 2020
It seems like everywhere you go in the Gahanna area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Ohio auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where do you... More
"Current" Affairs (Blown Fuses)
June 7, 2020
You may be driving along and find that suddenly your radio stops working. There are no numbers on the display. Then when you get home, you notice the garage door opener doesn't do a thing when you press the button. Hmm, this was working just fine this morning. Are the two problems somehow rela... More
The Economy of Maintenance for Gahanna Drivers
May 31, 2020
Do I keep my old vehicle or buy a new one? It's a question most Gahanna drivers ask themselves at some time or another.Generally, what it comes down to is the choice between a car payment and the possibility of repair bills. Most of the time, we want to choose the car payment because we don't lik... More
Know Your Towing Limits in Gahanna
May 24, 2020
Some Gahanna drivers figure that anything they can attach to their trailer hitch can be towed by their vehicle. Nope. If you're going to do any towing around Gahanna, you should be aware of safety issues, Ohio towing laws and potential liability.Understanding tow ratings is important for safe tow... More
Gahanna Customer Detective Work
May 17, 2020
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So, it's c... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
May 10, 2020
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
Light's Out! Trouble Ahead (Exterior Light Bulb Service)
May 3, 2020
Whether or not your exterior light bulbs are all working probably is not at the top of your list when you think about your vehicle. But those exterior lights are more important than you think, and they're vital to your safety and that of other drivers near you. Headlights are important. Not onl... More
Don't Stack the Mat
April 26, 2020
In the sloppy cold weather months, you might be tempted to pick up an all-weather mat and throw it on top of the mats you already have in your vehicle. After all, double protection is better, right? In this case, wrong. Here's why. It's important to keep the accelerator and brake pedals clear so ... More
Change is Good (Oil Change)
April 19, 2020
You've heard that expression, change is good. When it comes to your vehicle's oil, change is not only good, it's vital for the health of the engine. But there's one question that puzzles many drivers: how frequently should my vehicle's oil be changed? There is not one simple answer, but here ar... More