Winter Watch List (Winter Maintenance Items)
October 30, 2022
Don't love winter weather? Here's a list of four things you need to keep a watch on during the winter months. Let's start with coolant levels. Coolant is as important in cold weather as it is in hot weather. Think of the term "anti-freeze." Your coolant needs to be adjusted for climate and temp... More
Keeping Your Cool (Coolant leak repair)
October 23, 2022
If theres one thing you should pay attention to with your vehicle, its the temperature gauge. Its the one that may say C---H (that means cold---hot). Or maybe yours has a picture of a thermometer on it and a blue and red zone. If you see the needle heading farther to the H or red area, that mea... More
The Light Many Drivers Fear (Check Engine Light)
October 16, 2022
Ask just about any driver about one thing they fear seeing inside their vehicle and they'll say it's the Check Engine light coming on. You know, that little light on your instrument panel that is in the shape of a vehicle engine, often accompanied by the words Check, Check Engine, Check Engine Se... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Grand Rapids
October 10, 2022
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Grand Rapids area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Grand Rapids area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there probl... More
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
October 9, 2022
Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Grand Rapids driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Grand Rapids will ... More
H20 No! (Driving Through Standing Water)
October 9, 2022
In a year marked by unusually heavy flooding in North America, drivers are very aware of the possibility they may find themselves driving where water has come over the road. It can be a daunting and frightening situation. Flooding waters can move quickly and unpredictably, so you have to keep y... More
Trip Inspection at Tuffy Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids
October 8, 2022
Grand Rapids area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.Now Grand Rapids drivers can'... More
Suspension Service in Grand Rapids at Tuffy Grand Rapids
October 7, 2022
When they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Grand Rapids may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your vehicle up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride around Grand Rapids. Its job is to keep y... More
Tuffy Grand Rapids Radiator Service
October 6, 2022
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in Grand Rapids, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the en... More
Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
October 5, 2022
The automotive professionals at Tuffy Grand Rapids would like to give Grand Rapids drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, cars are becoming more sophisticated everyday - and fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more spe... More