The Tuffy Grand Rapids Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis

September 22, 2022

Modern Grand Rapids vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute ... More

Automotive Detective Work in Grand Rapids

August 28, 2022

There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Grand Rapids. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when... More

What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tuffy Grand Rapids

June 21, 2020

Okay. You went to your local Grand Rapids car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Grand Rapids service center, but on the way, the Check Eng... More

Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Tuffy Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids

January 20, 2019

When we Grand Rapids residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for hi... More

On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine

July 4, 2018

Starting in 1996, Tuffy Grand Rapids service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is a computer... More

Automotive Detective Work In Grand Rapids

July 26, 2014

Theres a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Grand Rapids. Figuring out whats wrong with your SUV has a lot of similarities to figuring out whats wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when somet... More

The Tuffy Grand Rapids Guide To Vehicle Diagnosis

December 13, 2013

Modern Grand Rapids vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a minut... More