Tuffy Grand Haven: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?

September 17, 2023

Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Grand Haven streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of ga... More

Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)

December 11, 2022

In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... More

Severe Service Requirements

September 28, 2022

A lot of Grand Haven drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of... More

Gas Savings in Grand Haven : Sharpen Your Pencil

September 19, 2022

High gas prices in Grand Haven increase the cost of living for Michigan drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Grand Haven vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like sche... More

Tuffy Grand Haven On Your Serpentine Belt

September 18, 2022

Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Grand Haven , Michigan , customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery... More

The Importance of Grand Haven Drivers Following Service Intervals

September 16, 2022

Today in our Tuffy Grand Haven blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Grand Haven with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laundry, wateri... More

Fall and Spring Checkup in Grand Haven

September 12, 2022

When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tuffy Grand Haven for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (technically) righ... More

Technician Training at Tuffy Grand Haven

September 11, 2022

Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Tuffy Grand Haven in Grand Haven . And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by automotive profession... More

10 Services Grand Haven Drivers Often Overlook

September 6, 2022

We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Grand Haven . Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules.... More

The Easy Way to Save Cash in Grand Haven

September 4, 2022

The hottest Michigan news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Grand Haven . If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Grand Have... More