Straight to the Point (Alignment Signs of Problems)
September 25, 2022
Its just common sense that your vehicle will drive better if all the wheels are lined up with each other and the road the way the engineers intended. When theyre not, that is called being out of alignment. Here are some signs that your alignment has problems. Your steering wheel isnt straight... More
I Had No Idea! (Four Things You Didn't Know About Vehicles)
September 18, 2022
Bet you didn't know: Some of the earliest rearview mirrors were marketed as "Cop Spotters" so drivers would know when police were following them. Who wants a ticket, anyway? According to eBay Motors, Elmer Berger first patented a rearview mirror that was mounted on the front fenders, on the spare... More
All Lined Up (Alignment Inspection)
September 11, 2022
When you head down a straight road, does your vehicle pull to one side? Do you feel vibration in any of the wheels? If you've noticed any of these things, it's probably time for you to get your wheel alignment checked. When your vehicle left the factory, its wheels were parallel to each other an... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Batavia
September 4, 2022
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Batavia area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Batavia area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that y... More
Engine Air Filter from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia
September 4, 2022
Many Batavia drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happe... More
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
September 3, 2022
Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Batavia driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Bat... More
Trip Inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia in Batavia
September 2, 2022
Batavia area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.Now Batavia drivers can't always a... More
Suspension Service in Batavia at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia
September 1, 2022
When they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Batavia may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your vehicle up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride around Batavia. Its job is to keep your wheels... More