Before you hit the road, make sure your preparation includes getting your car in shape for cool weather. At Tuffy, we do it all from brakes and regular maintenance to oil changes and batteries. Are you looking for a total car maintenance service and repair professional, someone you can trust to fix it all AND tell you when nothing needs fixing - Now That's A Tuffy! http://www.tuffy.com Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:25:16 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.tuffy.com/maintenance-e-alerts/show-your-vehicle-a-little-love-this-valentines-day.html Your car doesn’t want flowers, or balloons, or even candy this Valentine’s Day – it just wants a little love in the form of an oil change, tune-up and basic service. There’s no debating the value of preventive maintenance to keep your car running well – not to mention getting you safely to your hot Valentine’s Day date – according to the Car Care Council. This Valentine’s Day, treat your car to regular care and take the following preventive maintenance steps: Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:42:21 +0100 http://www.tuffy.com/maintenance-e-alerts/get-a-leg-up-on-the-thanksgiving-traffic-with-a-complete-vehicle-inspection.html Don’t let soaring gas prices gobble up your hard earned money this Thanksgiving weekend; carve out some time to perform some simple fixins on your vehicle for better gas mileage, advises the Car Care Council. Or how about: Before stuffing your family in the car… Don’t hit the road on a wing and a prayer… Get a leg up on the traffic by… More miles per gallon is all gravy… The dinner and the driving – it’s all about the gas… OK, had enough? Put a fork in it already? Got your attention? Seriously though, Thanksgiving is one of the most heavily traveled holidays by vehicle and gas mileage can be easily improved by checking a few basic items on the car. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:00:41 +0100 http://www.tuffy.com/maintenance-e-alerts/fall-car-care-tips-from-the-ase-professionals.html It’s foolhardy to head out in a poorly maintained vehicle in the dead of winter, of course, but even vehicle owners in temperate zones need to consider a fall car-care check, note the pros with the non-profit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), an independent group that tests and certifies the competence of auto technicians. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:17:17 +0100 http://www.tuffy.com/maintenance-e-alerts/car-care-council-reminds-motorists-to-check-vehicle-lights.html The end of Daylight Savings Time happens in most parts of the United States on October 31st (Halloween) and creates unfamiliar driving conditions that can be hazardous without proper vehicle lighting. The Car Care Council recommends vehicle lights be checked before the clocks “fall back” to help ensure safe driving, especially during dusk and peak evening traffic hours. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:17:34 +0100 http://www.tuffy.com/maintenance-e-alerts/tuffy-offers-tips-to-help-improve-auto-repair-experience.html A trip to the auto repair shop can feel like visiting a foreign country for some motorists--they do not understand the language and are worried about being taken advantage of by the locals. According to the AAA Motor Club, a trip to the repair shop can be much easier and less stressful by learning to speak 'auto tech.' Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:54:46 +0100