How Do You Save Gas in Grand Haven , Michigan ?
July 24, 2022
No one in Grand Haven , Michigan , likes to spend a chunk of change at the gas pump. Rising Michigan fuel prices, however, have spurred Grand Haven drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally drive billions of miles/kilometers less each month during times of... More
A Real "Pane" (Window Maintenance and Repair)
July 24, 2022
It's pretty frustrating when your driver's window won't work. You can't get your food at the drive-thru without opening the door, have a tough time using the ATM from your vehicle, can't have that fresh breeze blowing through your hair as you listen to your favorite road tunes. Plus, there's a s... More
A Cold Day in Grand Haven ? Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Grand Haven
July 23, 2022
Most Grand Haven drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy Michigan highway, but don't worry too much about failure of their air conditioning system. A breakdown on the side of the road can be a miserable and dangerous affair during Grand Haven rush hour, but so can a long r... More
Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Grand Haven
July 22, 2022
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Grand Haven drivers can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on Michigan roads. If one of the front tires is out, you feel... More
What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?
July 21, 2022
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Grand Haven , Michigan , the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Grand Haven drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's unde... More
Ethics of Automotive Repair in Grand Haven
July 20, 2022
We're going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And the Grand Haven automotive service and repair industry hasn't been given a pass either.Unfortunately... 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
Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Tuffy Grand Haven
July 18, 2022
When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo... More
Give Your Engine Clean Fuel with a New Fuel Filter from Tuffy Grand Haven
July 17, 2022
Your vehicle requires plenty of clean fuel to run. If your fuel contains contaminants, your fuel injectors will eventually become clogged up. When this happens, your vehicle engine may not get the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure to run at peak performance. This hurts performance as... More
THE IMPORTANCE OF VISIBILITY (Cleaning Vehicle Glass)
July 17, 2022
We've all been through it. The vehicle ahead of us kicks up mud, slush, snow or salt on our windshield and we can't see a thing. And not being able to see a thing when we're driving? Not a good thing. Debris on a vehicle's glass can be blinding when driving directly into the sun. And other thi... More