Defensive Driving in Grand Rapids, Michigan
September 14, 2022
There was a man in the Grand Rapids area who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home so he moved. (Just kidding!)When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local Michigan highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to ho... More
Gas Savings in Grand Rapids: Sharpen Your Pencil
September 13, 2022
High gas prices in Grand Rapids increase the cost of living for Michigan drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Grand Rapids vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like sche... More
Transmission Service at Tuffy Grand Rapids in Grand Rapids
September 12, 2022
Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for Grand Rapids drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in Michigan to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But... More
Arrive Alive in Grand Rapids
September 11, 2022
We've all seen drivers do crazy things while driving to or from Grand Rapids. A guy shaving in the rear-view mirror, a woman applying makeup, people talking on their phones, texting or drinking from an enormous coffee mug. It's a wonder we even dare drive on Michigan roads.The truth is that all... More
Beginning to See the Light (Check Engine Light Diagnostics)
September 11, 2022
It's a light many drivers fear they'll see turn on at the most inopportune time. It's the one on the dash that says "Check Engine," "Service Engine Soon," or it may be simply an engine-shaped light. Your first instinct may be to pull off to the side of the road and turn off the engine. The truth... More
Wiper Blades in Michigan
September 10, 2022
If you're gonna drive around the Grand Rapids area, you've got to be able to see! So having a good set of windshield wipers is extremely important. We've all experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm or when our windshield is just dirty.It seems like yo... More
Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
September 9, 2022
At Tuffy Grand Rapids we've had a lot of Grand Rapids customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Michigan . The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent... More
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
September 8, 2022
If you've ever been driving around Grand Rapids and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your fie... More
ICE - In Case Of Emergency In Grand Rapids Michigan
September 7, 2022
When accidents occur in Grand Rapids, Michigan , the victims' emergency contacts are extremely important. Too often, those involved aren't able to provide rescuers with phone numbers and medical information.When Michigan police and rescue workers must sift through pockets, glove compartments, w... More
Keeping Your Grand Rapids Air Fresh When Driving With a Clean Cabin Air Filter
September 6, 2022
Pop quiz: What is a cabin air filter? A. A filter for your Grand Rapids house?B. A fresh, piney scent?C. A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, it's C.A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger compartment of your vehicle. It filters out... More