Losing Your Cool (Why is My Air Conditioning System Not Working?)
October 20, 2024
When you turn on the air conditioning in your vehicle, you expect cool air to come out of the vents. You depend on it, especially in hot weather, but it can also be important in humid weather when you need it to help defrost your windows and windshield. The air conditioning system has a lot of p... More
Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)
October 13, 2024
If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle. That means your brakes have to work properly. Let's face it. You stop dozens of times every time you drive. And over time, that t... More
Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure)
October 6, 2024
Vehicle emission testing has become ubiquitous in North America and for a good reason. Clean air quality is important for the environment and all of us. Since vehicle emissions are among the main causes of air pollution, emission testing can alert you to problems in your vehicle than can be fix... More
Smooth Operator (Shocks and Struts)
September 29, 2024
Few of us ever drive somewhere without encountering some pretty rough roads, and it's amazing how well our vehicles are able to smooth out the ride. Thank your shocks and struts. The two parts are similar. Some cars have shocks in the rear, and struts in the front. Others have struts all around... More
Need a New Battery? Call Tuffy Bonita Springs Today
September 22, 2024
Hello Bonita Springs drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Bonita Springs, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process ... More
Maintaining Your Older Car in Bonita Springs, Florida
September 15, 2024
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Bonita Springs, Florida: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Bonita Springs motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new ve... More
Maintaining Your Diesel in Bonita Springs
September 8, 2024
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Bonita Springs area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Bonita Sp... More
Fuel Filter Service in Bonita Springs, Florida
September 1, 2024
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More
A Cold Day in Bonita Springs ? Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Bonita Springs
August 25, 2024
Most Bonita Springs drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy Florida 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 Bonita Springs rush hour, but so can a long... More
When You Hear the Crash in Bonita Springs: What to Do After an Accident
August 18, 2024
Motorists in North America drive about 3 trillion miles/4.8 trillion kilometers every year. There are over 250+ million licensed drivers, and approximately 6.2 million accidents happen every year. Unfortunately, if we're going to drive vehicles, there are going to be accidents. Knowing what to do... More