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
I NEED All Wheel Drive (Pros and Cons of AWD)
June 23, 2024
So winter has arrived and you don't feel confident in how your 2-wheel drive vehicle does in the snow and ice. You envy all those people with all-wheel-drive (AWD) and 4-wheel-drive (4WD) cars, trucks and SUVs. You start thinking, "I need one of those. I'll be able to go anywhere without any w... More
Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)
June 16, 2024
If every road was straight and smooth, we wouldn't have to worry much about wheel alignment. But they're not, so we do. Hitting potholes or driving on rough pavement can knock your vehicle out of alignment and you'll notice it in one of several ways. Your steering wheel may not be centered when ... More
All About Your TPMS in Fort Myers
June 9, 2024
Fort Myers drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Florida auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflated tires.It's hard for many Fort Myers drivers to tell whe... More
Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle
June 2, 2024
If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Fort Myers, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as you driv... More
Cooling System Components
May 26, 2024
Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those things that Fort Myers auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in Florida.Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system us... More
Emergency! (Vehicle Emergency items)
May 19, 2024
"I never expected it could happen to me." Countless drivers have said that after they've had an emergency turn their lives upside down. So before that happens to you, let's thinking about planning ahead for an emergency with a few things you should keep in your vehicle. Road flares. If you've ev... More