Water Pump

December 29, 2019

Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your vehicle from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump's like the hear... More

Is Your Charlotte Driving Severe?

December 22, 2019

People near Charlotte, NC, often ask Tuffy Auto Service Charlotte how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your Charlotte, NC, service advisor at Tuffy Auto Service Charlotte look up your vehicle in a service data... More

THE IMPORTANCE OF VISIBILITY (Cleaning Vehicle Glass)

December 15, 2019

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

Gas Savings in Charlotte: Sharpen Your Pencil

December 8, 2019

High gas prices in Charlotte increase the cost of living for NC drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Charlotte vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled mainten... More

Fall and Spring Checkup in Charlotte

December 1, 2019

When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tuffy Auto Service Charlotte for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (techni... More