Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)
August 18, 2024
If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle. That means your brakes have to work properly. Let's face it. You stop dozens of times every time you drive. And over time, that t... More
Should Tampa Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?
May 1, 2022
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule but you take a second look at that severe service schedule and see some of the followin... More
Recommended Tampa Service Intervals
October 3, 2021
Everyone in Tampa, FL, knows we are advised to go to our Tampa dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Tampa residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she tells us what was fou... More
Easy Miles ? Do Tampa Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
June 20, 2021
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... 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
Give me a Brake (Light)!
April 19, 2020
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
Hey Tampa Drivers, How Many Miles Are on Your Car?
March 31, 2019
Nowadays, Tampa drivers are paying more at FL gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many FL drivers are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping their old vehicle for a y... More
For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Tampa)
January 2, 2019
Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get ... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy) Advice: Don't Overlook These 10 Automotive Services
December 30, 2018
Organization is the key to managing a busy life in FL. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Tampa residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write oil change every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to the safe op... More
Recommended Service Intervals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Tampa (Gunn Hwy)
October 18, 2017
Most people in the Tampa area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards. Some ... More