Why People in Tampa Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced
July 27, 2020
A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Tampa, FL, roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone. Some of the negl... More
Visibility Disaster! (Windshield Washer Pump Replacement)
July 19, 2020
Let's say you live in a cold climate where the snowy, icy weather challenges you to clear the salt and debris tossed up on your windshield. You push your windshield washer switch expecting a good stream of fluid so the blades can wipe the glass clean. Yet nothing comes out. Nada, zip. What's g... More
"Current" Affairs (Blown Fuses)
July 12, 2020
You may be driving along and find that suddenly your radio stops working. There are no numbers on the display. Then when you get home, you notice the garage door opener doesn't do a thing when you press the button. Hmm, this was working just fine this morning. Are the two problems somehow rela... More
Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)
July 5, 2020
Stop! It's one of those things your vehicle has to do consistently and reliably. That's why brake maintenance is vitally important, worthwhile for you to make sure stays up to date. A brake system has many components. If your vehicle has disc brakes, they have pads that make contact with the rot... More
Buying the Right Tires and Wheels in Tampa, FL
June 28, 2020
Everyone in Tampa, FL 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 Tampa, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let's group the broad spectrum into several categories that will help... More
Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Tampa Ride
June 21, 2020
It seems like everywhere you go in the Tampa area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some FL auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where do you sta... More
Automotive Detective Work in Tampa
June 14, 2020
There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Tampa. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when someth... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Tampa
June 7, 2020
As Tampa consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in FL, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our stuff - es... More
Tampa Drivers: Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car
May 31, 2020
Let's talk about air quality in Tampa. It's a global issue, but affects us wherever we are. Many decades ago, Tampa drivers began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the air inside your vehicle?Now, it's only been in the last few years that cabin air fil... More
Ask Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) About the Importance of Service Intervals
May 24, 2020
Today in our Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laund... More