Give it the Boot (Ball Joint Boot Replacement)

November 27, 2022

Your vehicle may be wearing boots right now and you might not even know it. They're called ball joint boots. They're actually protective, flexible things that protect parts of your suspension (called ball joints) from all the hazards the road can fling at them. If one of those ball joint boots... More

Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)

November 20, 2022

When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away. Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low and running a vehicle in that condition can lead to expensive repairs. While there are many reasons oil leak... More

A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)

November 13, 2022

You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's components? One of the most important parts under your hood to keep clean is your vehicle's battery. With a d... More

The Tuffy Grand Rapids Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil

November 6, 2022

A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Grand Rapids area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in Grand Rapids can ... More