I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Grand Rapids
July 31, 2022
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Grand Rapids area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Grand Rapids drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle w... More
That Vexing Vapor Venting (Vapor Coming out of Vents)
July 31, 2022
You may have noticed sometimes on a hot and humid day, vapor will come out of your vehicle's vents when you have the air conditioning on. Is that something to be concerned about? Well, it depends. Sometimes that steam or vapor can be caused by water accumulating in the vent system after it has c... More
Recommended Grand Rapids Service Intervals
July 30, 2022
Everyone in Grand Rapids, Michigan , knows we are advised to go to our Grand Rapids dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Grand Rapids residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, ... More
Smart Grand Rapids Drivers Protect Against Overheating
July 29, 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 Rapids driv... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in Grand Rapids
July 28, 2022
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 Grand Rapids for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (technically) rig... More
Tuffy Grand Rapids Service for Your Exhaust System
July 27, 2022
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More
Direct Fuel Injection Update from Tuffy Grand Rapids
July 26, 2022
For those of you in Grand Rapids, Michigan who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the power of a V8 with the economy of a V6.For example, in one family of engines the conventional V6 mak... More
Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Grand Rapids, Michigan
July 25, 2022
Grand Rapids auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Grand Rapids, Michigan , are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But if you take good care of your vehicle coolant system, it will tak... More
Battery Replacement at Tuffy Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids
July 24, 2022
Hello, welcome to Tuffy Grand Rapids. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Grand Rapids runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Tuffy Grand Rapids are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke detectors or TV r... More
The Daily Grind (Grinding Noise)
July 24, 2022
If your vehicle makes a grinding sound when you turn the steering wheel, it's speaking to you. No, really, it is. So listen to what it's saying and you could avoid a much more costly repair down the road. A grinding sound coming from the front of your vehicle when you are turning can offer some... More