Automotive Tips from Tuffy Grand Rapids: Rotor Problems

March 26, 2017

The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Grand Rapids.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in... More

Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Michigan Roads?

March 19, 2017

Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Michigan spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive drivi... More

Wipe Out! New Wiper Blades for Grand Rapids Drivers

March 14, 2017

When people in Grand Rapids talk about vehicle safety, they think of tires and brakes. But do we think about our windshields? Isn't the ability to see a prime safety factor when it comes to driving around Michigan ? Yet we often don't even notice our windshields until we can't see through them o... More

Tire Replacement: What Grand Rapids Drivers Need to Know

March 6, 2017

Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your functional needs covered with your selection, then you can have some fun with where you go from there.L... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Grand Rapids: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem

March 1, 2017

Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Grand Rapids. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Grand Rapids drivers that visit Tuffy Grand Rapids is contamin... More