Back to all

Can Your Car Last Another Year?

January 28, 2024

Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Lehigh Acres car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Lehigh Acres, FL, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.

Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering and manufacturing, there's no reason a modern vehicle can't be made to last for a 150,000 miles (250,000 kilometers) or more for smart Lehigh Acres drivers.

The old adage: 'a stitch in time saves nine' is really true for Lehigh Acres residents when it comes to car maintenance. A great example is coolant service.

Over time, coolant becomes corrosive and actually starts to damage your radiator and other parts. Smart Lehigh Acres drivers have their cooling system service taken care of right on schedule at Tuffy Lehigh Acres.

Ditto for your power steering system, brake fluid, air conditioning system, differential and transmission. Of course, oil changes should be done right on schedule to avoid the build-up of harmful oil sludge.

Don't let your brake pads go too long before they are worn to the point that your rotors are at risk. Preventative auto maintenance at Tuffy Lehigh Acres is a great way to keep your operating costs down.

Replacing belts and hoses is much cheaper than repairing the damage that can be caused by failure.

We know that this is a lot for busy Lehigh Acres area drivers to remember. Let the team of automotive professionals at Tuffy Lehigh Acres keep on top of this stuff for you. We can tell you what your vehicle manufacturer recommends and help you develop an affordable plan to take care of it.

Bottom line – do routine maintenance on schedule and you will reduce operating costs, prevent repairs and maintain your warranty coverage.

Let us take good care of your car at Tuffy Lehigh Acres in Lehigh Acres, and it'll take good care of you.

Tuffy Lehigh Acres
1209 Homestead Rd. N
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
239-303-0033

More articles from Tuffy Lehigh Acres

Oil Times are a-Changin' (Oil Change Synthetic)

April 27, 2025

When it comes to oil changes, things are really changing. Most newer vehicles require synthetic oil, and while it costs more than conventional oil, it doesn't need to be changed as often. When conventional oil was the only game in town, you changed your oil every 3,000 miles/5,000 km. But as tec... More

Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Tuffy Lehigh Acres in Lehigh Acres

April 20, 2025

Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More

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