What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tuffy Grand Haven
August 22, 2022
Okay. You went to your local Grand Haven car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Grand Haven service center, but on the way, the Check Eng... More
The Tuffy Grand Haven Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
July 19, 2022
Modern Grand Haven vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute ... More
Automotive Detective Work in Grand Haven
May 19, 2019
There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Grand Haven . Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
June 21, 2017
Starting in 1996, Tuffy Grand Haven service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is a computer ... More
Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Tuffy Grand Haven in Grand Haven
December 5, 2016
When we Grand Haven residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for hi... More
The Tuffy Grand Haven Guide To Vehicle Diagnosis
April 16, 2015
Modern Grand Haven vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a minut... More
What is That? Check Engine Light Service At Tuffy Grand Haven
August 26, 2014
Okay. You went to your local Grand Haven car wash and while your SUV was under the dryer, the check engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the SUV! You head for the nearest Grand Haven service station, but on the way, the chec... More