Wishy-Washy in Bonita Springs
September 18, 2022
Perhaps you've found yourself driving when something all of a sudden splashes on your windshield, obstructing your view. You know that sinking feeling when you try to turn on the windshield washers and no fluid comes out. Now you're blinded even more. What can you do? The best thing is to make su... More
How Much Does It Cost? (Variations in Vehicle Repair Costs)
September 11, 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
Differential Service at Tuffy Bonita Springs: Viva la Difference
September 4, 2022
Every vehicle on Florida roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Bonita Springs residents don't have a clue what it is.The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when you turn, the inside tire on the turn travels ... More
The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Tuffy Bonita Springs
August 28, 2022
Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Bonita Springs auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle's wheels would have to come from you.The ce... More
Things Aren't Always What They Seem
August 21, 2022
If you drive, you know at some point, something's going to go wrong with your vehicle. And sometimes, it's pretty easy to figure out what's wrong, like a flat tire. But sometimes your vehicle's symptoms can be really puzzling. One driver in Florida was heading to work on a hot July day and noti... More
Time Out: Suspension Problems in Bonita Springs
August 14, 2022
Your vehicle's suspension system has two jobs: to prevent the passengers from getting tossed around inside the vehicle every time it hits a bump in the road and to keep the tires firmly planted on the road around every corner and over every bump.To see your suspension system, you'll have to look... More
Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Bonita Springs: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Bonita Springs
August 7, 2022
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Bonita Springs drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve and extend the life of the tires, so it's well worth the effort and expense for Boni... More
Fresh Air Inside Your Car in Bonita Springs
July 31, 2022
Air quality has certainly become a hot issue in our modern world. We install air filters on our ventilation systems and in our vacuum cleaners. There's a filter that cleans the air going into our vehicle's engine so why not one for the air in the passenger compartment?Foreign and domestic vehic... More
No Strain, No Gain (The Basics of Oil Filters)
July 24, 2022
Ever wonder what one of the best things is to ever happen to your vehicle's engine? It's the little thing that usually looks like a can, the oil filter. Just like your kitchen sink strainer filters out errant particles of food from clogging your drain, the oil filter cleans out small particles t... More
How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)
July 17, 2022
Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. Thats understandable because todays tires are engineered to do their job without needing you to pay too much attention to them. But they DO wear out, and worn tires can contribute to skidding in bad weather, not... More