Move it or Lose It (Dormant Vehicles)
September 20, 2020
When it comes to your vehicle, driving it too much can cause some issues. But what about not driving a vehicle enough? That has consequences as well. Here are a few things that can happen if a vehicle isn't driven enough. When the engine doesn't operate, the oil isn't lubricating. That means so... More
Water Everywhere (Clogged Drains)
September 13, 2020
It's bad enough when you mistakenly leave a window open in your vehicle on a rainy day and you find your carpet soaked. But what in the world is going on when your windows are closed tight, not leaking and you STILL wind up with wet carpet? The answer could be something you might not even know y... More
Drive Train Service in Batavia at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia
September 6, 2020
The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... More
Your Biggest Fan (Radiator Fan Problems)
August 30, 2020
Your vehicle's engine makes a lot of heat when it's powering you down the road, so it needs a way to get rid of that energy. That's why your vehicle has a cooling system, complete with a radiator and one or two radiator fans, also called cooling fans. Those fans make sure air keeps moving acros... More
The Puzzling Puddle (Leaks Under Vehicle)
August 23, 2020
Ever notice a little spot of liquid under your vehicle after you've parked in your driveway or garage? It may have been something as simple as water left from air conditioning condensation. But then again, it could be a sign that there's trouble brewing in one of your vehicle's systems. You can ... More
Poor Reflections (Door Mirror Problems)
August 16, 2020
Mirror, mirror on the door, why is my vision there so poor? Well, you could have a broken outside rearview mirror that's disabled your blind spot vision there and endangering your ability to see some of the traffic around you. Outside rearview (or door) mirrors are important safety devices that ... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia Automotive Tips: Alternator
August 9, 2020
Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical systems in your vehicle. Thats everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course there is the entertainment system, seat heaters, power windows and everything you plug into the p... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil in Your Batavia Vehicle
August 2, 2020
If you're a quart low in your vehicle, there isn't enough motor oil to lubricate your engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy while you're driving around the Batavia area.The same goes for dirty oil; it doesn't reduce friction properly. The result is you get to w... More
What Batavia Customers like About Us at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia
July 26, 2020
A big part of the service we provide at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia for our Batavia customers is education. We want you to feel confident with your service decisions. And we're always open to questions from our valued Batavia area customers. Even though we try to be proactive in our Tuffy T... More
Tire Maintenance in Batavia
July 19, 2020
With the recent focus in the Batavia area on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure.Batavia drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them last as long as possible because they're not cheap to replace. In addition to saving gas, prop... More