Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

The Third Brake Light (Third Brake Light Service)

So you thought you only had two brake lights. Look again and you'll see one in the center at a higher level than the two on either side of the vehicle. They're sometimes in the inside of the vehi...

November 08, 2020

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Cooling System

Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)

In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. N...

Nov 01, 2020 Read

Tires

No Fountain of Youth (Aging Tires)

Can you think of anyone who enjoys aging? Wrinkles where you don't want them, gray hair, eyes th...

Oct 25, 2020 Read

Winter Prep

Winter Watch List (Winter Maintenance Items)

Don't love winter weather? Here's a list of four things you need to keep a watch on during the wi...

Oct 18, 2020 Read

Headlamps

See the Light (Automatic High Beam Dimmers)

It's happened to all of us. We're driving down a highway at night and over a crest appears a car...

Oct 11, 2020 Read

Automotive News

Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)

It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the gro...

Oct 04, 2020 Read

Drive Train

Drive Train Service in Grand Haven at Tuffy Grand Haven

The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmis...

Sep 27, 2020 Read

Windshield Wipers

What is a TPS? (Throttle Position Sensor)

You know you have an accelerator pedal; step on it and your vehicle is supposed to go. But did y...

Sep 20, 2020 Read

Fuel Economy

Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Tuffy Grand Haven Really Save Gas?

Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly - like...

Sep 13, 2020 Read

Fluids

Tuffy Grand Haven Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle

Today's Tuffy Grand Haven post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't...

Sep 06, 2020 Read