The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
April 23, 2013
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Detroit area shoe stores? When buying a running shoe, is quality important? Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous? Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pair of lower quality shoes at the same price? ... More
Tuffy Farmington Hills Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
April 17, 2013
Today's Tuffy Farmington Hills auto maintenance article focuses on your serpentine belt. Your serpentine belt is a long belt thats driven by your engine. It winds around several accessories that power important automotive systems. Lets go over them. First, the serpentine belt drives... More
Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
April 11, 2013
We would like to give you an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, cars are becoming more sophisticated everyday - and fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more specialized at about the same pace. The do-it-yourselfer has t... More
Winter Tires
April 10, 2013
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of the public's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees. Twenty years ago, winter tires differed from highway tires only in thei... More
Recommended Farmington Hills Service Intervals
April 9, 2013
Everyone in Farmington Hills Michigan knows were supposed to go to the dentist twice a year. We get our teeth cleaned and have a thorough dental inspection. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that cant be seen with the naked eye. When the dentist is done, he tells us wh... More
PCV Valve Replacement
April 9, 2013
The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil hangs out. These gases are about 70% unburned fuel. If the gases were allowed t... More
Trip Inspection
April 8, 2013
North Americans love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than the road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road its great! But theres nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt. Now you cant always avoid problems, but you can take ... More
Air Conditioning Service In Farmington Hills
April 7, 2013
Hey Farmington Hills, Michigan Do you hear loud noises under the hood when you turn on your air conditioner? Do you only get cool air sporadically? If so, it is time to get your air conditioner checked. It's real easy to take your car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the rig... More
Exhaust Service
April 6, 2013
Whenever we talk about exhaust service, most people normally think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission control computers in 1990. Govern... More
Tuffy Farmington Hills Radiator Service
April 5, 2013
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common, it is easy to prevent. Tuffy Farmington Hills 24301 Halsted Rd. Farmington Hills, Michigan 48335 248-477-3788 ... More