Your Biggest Fan (Radiator Fan Problems)
April 13, 2025
Your vehicle's engine makes a lot of heat when it's powering you down the road, so it needs a way to get rid of that energy. That's why your vehicle has a cooling system, complete with a radiator and one or two radiator fans, also called cooling fans. Those fans make sure air keeps moving acros... More
Tuffy Lehigh Acres Alternator Replacement Service in Lehigh Acres
April 6, 2025
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Lehigh Acres is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
March 30, 2025
Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important. Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important that its connections are in top shape. Ever had a flashlight that didn't work, took out the old batteri... More
Putting a Stop to Brake Problems (Brake Service)
March 23, 2025
It's safe to say that most drivers take their brakes for granted. You press on the brake pedal and the vehicle slows down or stops. It's easy to see why it is so important for your vehicle's brakes to be working correctly. Brakes are an important safety feature of any vehicle. When it comes to... More
It Wears on You (Tire Rotation)
March 16, 2025
If someone told you there was a fairly inexpensive way to improve your vehicle's handling, fuel economy and extend the life of your tires, you'd probably ask, "What do I have to do?" The answer is to rotate your tires. But you have to do it regularly. A lot of drivers think skipping tire rotatio... More
Pinch Petroleum Pennies! (Fuel Saving Tips)
March 9, 2025
If you saw a dollar bill on the ground, you'd pick it up, right? Well, whether you find that dollar on the ground or in savings at the gas pump, money is money, and here are some ways to hold on to more of it. Slowing down is the easiest way to save fuel, especially for every speed increase over ... More
Alternator Facts (Failing Alternator)
March 2, 2025
If you notice that your headlights are flickering at night, that's something to pay attention to. While there could be many different things that could cause that problem, one possibility is your vehicle's alternator. The alternator takes mechanical energy from the engine and turns it into electr... More
A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)
February 23, 2025
A vehicle should travel straight down a straight road with the steering wheel centered. But time and travel can take their toll and soon you may find your vehicle pulling to the left or right. Those are not good signs and should be taken care of fairly quickly. One thing that you should note is... More
Let Tuffy Lehigh Acres Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
February 16, 2025
Lehigh Acres 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 Lehigh Acres drive... More
Improve Your Night Vision When Driving in Lehigh Acres
February 9, 2025
Night driving in Lehigh Acres is not as safe as daylight driving as evidenced by the increased accident rate at night. Much of that is simply because it's dark outside.Visibility is important to safe driving. Ninety percent of our driving decisions are based on what we see. And at night, we just ... More