Should Grand Rapids Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?

January 29, 2017

So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Tuffy Grand Rapids tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule but you take a second look at that severe service schedule and see some of the following: 1. Most of your trips around... More

Let Tuffy Grand Rapids Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years

January 23, 2017

Grand Rapids area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Grand Rapids drive... More

Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Grand Rapids?

January 16, 2017

There is a clear and vocal demand in Grand Rapids and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Michigan market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Grand Rapids area roads today, and many more b... More

Why Is My Check Engine Light On?

January 8, 2017

The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Grand Rapids drivers, and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most people. Let's get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your Check Engine light is flashing, that means that something is wrong ... More

Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Tuffy Grand Rapids

January 1, 2017

Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Tuffy Grand Rapids article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in Grand Rapid... More