Battery Replacement for Your vehicle
November 2, 2025
Modern vehicles in and around Farmington Hills run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Farmington Hills drivers without having so much power that there is danger of electrocution. But today's vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever bef... More
Stop! And See Us (Brake Pad Replacement)
October 27, 2025
If youve ever driven a bicycle with hand brakes, youll probably understand how the brake pads on your vehicle work. Bicycle brakes use a system that squeezes the bike wheels rim with a pair of cushioned pads activated by your hand squeezing the hand brakes on your handlebars. The friction of tho... More
Air Conditioning Maintenance at Tuffy Farmington Hills in Farmington Hills
October 23, 2025
Warm weather or cold, Farmington Hills drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Farmington Hills people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Tuffy Farmington Hills, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance sch... More
Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)
October 12, 2025
When you start your vehicles engine, theres another motor that makes that whole process possible. Its called the starter, and its a small electric motor that gets your vehicle running. As you can imagine, its quite a chore for a little electric motor to turn over the big engine that powers you... More
Chilly Warning (Diagnosing a Noise in Cold Vehicle)
October 5, 2025
When the weather gets colder, sometimes the noises your vehicle makes will change. For example, you may notice a whining sound when you get going in the morning. It may go away when the vehicle warms up, but it's best not to ignore that sound because it could be a warning of worse things to com... More
Don't Start with That (Bad Starter Motor)
September 28, 2025
We've all heard that expression, "That's a non starter." When it comes to your vehicle, that's not music to a driver's ears. That sickening sound when you start the ignition and instead of hearing the engine crank, you hear it slowly turn over and your dash lights go dim. There can be many reaso... More
Light's Out! Trouble Ahead (Exterior Light Bulb Service)
September 21, 2025
Whether or not your exterior light bulbs are all working probably is not at the top of your list when you think about your vehicle. But those exterior lights are more important than you think, and they're vital to your safety and that of other drivers near you. Headlights are important. Not onl... More
Staying In Charge (Alternator Repair)
September 14, 2025
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
The Third Brake Light (Third Brake Light Service)
September 8, 2025
So you thought you only had two brake lights. Look again and you'll see one in the center at a higher level than the two on either side of the vehicle. They're sometimes in the inside of the vehicle behind the back window, or they could be in the deck lid, on the roof or on the spare wheel carr... More
Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
September 1, 2025
Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... More