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
Busting Automotive Myths in Grand Haven , Michigan
July 16, 2022
Myths passed around our Grand Haven , Michigan community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern de... More
The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle
July 15, 2022
The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids.It's up to people in Grand Haven t... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Grand Haven
July 14, 2022
There's a segment of the Grand Haven area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 ki... More
Tuffy Grand Haven Engine Air Filter Replacement
July 13, 2022
When your experienced Tuffy Grand Haven technician changes your oil, he will also inspect your air filter. You shouldn't need a new air filter at every oil change, but you will need to change it regularly. Heed your technician's auto advice if they tell you to change your air filter.An air filte... More
Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tuffy Grand Haven
July 12, 2022
These days many people in the Grand Haven area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service mai... More
Breathe Free in Grand Haven : Cabin Air Filter Replacement at Tuffy Grand Haven
July 11, 2022
There are a lot of new features, both optional and standard, on Grand Haven drivers' vehicles these days. One you may not have heard of is called a cabin air filter. Simply put, its job is to keep the air in the passenger compartment of your car nice and clean.A cabin air filter is similar to t... More
Economics of Maintenance for Grand Haven Auto Owners
July 10, 2022
Buying a new car in Grand Haven is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Grand Haven who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be havi... More
How Much Does It Cost? (Variations in Vehicle Repair Costs)
July 10, 2022
Ever wonder why it costs so much more to fix a similar problem in two different vehicles? Let's say you now own an SUV and before that, you owned a car. Your SUV's air conditioning system needs a new evaporator, but the cost for the new one is way more than you remember it was for your car. How... More
Smart Grand Haven Drivers Protect Against Overheating
July 9, 2022
Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for Grand Haven driv... More