I Want a New Vehicle. Or Do I? (Vehicle Maintenance Payoffs)
June 9, 2024
Spring is a peak season for vehicle sales; companies aggressively market new models and offer all sorts of incentives. So you may be tempted to buy a shiny new beauty. But should you? If you've regularly maintained the vehicle you're driving now, you probably don't NEED a new one. Even if your... More
Tampa Road Trip Preparation
November 26, 2023
People from Tampa, FL, love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than a FL road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.You can't always avoid problems, but you can take steps ... More
The Vivacious Vernal Vehicle (Preparing Vehicle for Spring)
April 24, 2022
Most of us look forward to spring because the days are longer, the weather's warmer and we can finally get our vehicles into warm weather mode. Here are a few things that will breathe fresh energy into anyone's car, SUV, truck or van. First thing is a good cleaning, especially underneath. If you... More
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
It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy)
February 10, 2019
There are a lot of things in life that Tampa residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Tampa dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a year. When we don't ... More
It Is Time to Check Your Intervals
August 26, 2018
Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to how long the parts in your vehicle will last under normal driving conditions. For this reason, they... More
Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything with a Trip Inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy)
September 11, 2017
Road trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation faster than ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring out the worst in your vehicle, so before you leave, prepare it for the journey by ge... More