Take Charge! (Battery Testing)

September 1, 2024

OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted. Turn the key or push a button and it starts right up. During times of warmer weather, you probably think your battery can take it easy. But it may surprise you to learn that hot weather can be much harder on a vehicle's battery than ... More

Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Fort Myers, Florida

August 25, 2024

Everyone in Fort Myers, Florida eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Fort Myers, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let's group the broad spectrum into several categories... More

Staying In Charge (Alternator Repair)

August 18, 2024

Seems like these days, we're hearing about more and more electric or hybrid vehicles. Keep in mind that conventional gasoline internal combustion vehicles have important electrical components, too, and it's important to make sure they're operating at their peak. In a vehicle with a gasoline engi... More

Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?

August 11, 2024

In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Fort Myers B... More

A Turn for the Worse (Using Turn Signals)

August 4, 2024

Distracted driving is bad, you know that. Daydreaming, talking on the cell phone, putting your makeup on in the rear view mirror. All bad. But there's something else that causes more than twice as many accidents, according to a recent study. And that's people who don't use their turn signals.... More

I Can See Clearly (Wiper Blade Replacement)

July 28, 2024

Warm weather can bring severe storms, and when the rain is coming down hard, that's one time you really need to be able to see as clearly as possible out your windshield. Having wiper blades that are fit for the job are important to maintain that safe view. Maybe you live in a climate where you ... More

Problems with Suspension Solved at Tuffy South Fort Myers in Fort Myers

July 21, 2024

A vehicle's suspension system is tough. It can last for years and after lots of driving for Fort Myers drivers. But it can be damaged quickly by hitting a pothole, curb or rock, and it can wear more quickly if you frequently drive off-road or on bumpy roads. A workhorse vehicle one that hauls he... More

To Fix or Not To Fix (Tire Repair)

July 14, 2024

You know that sinking feeling when you realize one of your tires has a problem. It may be making an odd noise or behaving oddly when you're driving. You may hit a pothole or curb and one suddenly goes flat. Or you may head back to your vehicle and discover it has one tire deflated without a cl... More

Engine Air Filter from Tuffy South Fort Myers

July 7, 2024

Many Fort Myers drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Tuffy South Fort Myers recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened to y... More

I Had No Idea! (Four Things You Didn't Know About Vehicles)

June 30, 2024

Bet you didn't know: Some of the earliest rearview mirrors were marketed as "Cop Spotters" so drivers would know when police were following them. Who wants a ticket, anyway? According to eBay Motors, Elmer Berger first patented a rearview mirror that was mounted on the front fenders, on the spare... More