Automotive Tips from Tuffy Elyria (Cleveland St): Causes of Wheel Misalignment
April 21, 2024
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Elyria drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. Whi... More
Your Vehicle's Hissy Fit (AC System)
April 14, 2024
When you hear hissing sounds coming from your vehicle, you might start thinking the worst. One type of hissing coming from around your air conditioner may be a normal sound, or it could be a sign of serious trouble. First - the normal sound. When you turn off your vehicle, the refrigerant goes... More
Don't Stack the Mat
April 7, 2024
In the sloppy cold weather months, you might be tempted to pick up an all-weather mat and throw it on top of the mats you already have in your vehicle. After all, double protection is better, right? In this case, wrong. Here's why. It's important to keep the accelerator and brake pedals clear so ... More
NOT JUST ANOTHER CUSTOMER (Finding the Right Service Facility)
March 31, 2024
You might remember a hit TV sitcom that was set in a bar, a place where "everybody knows your name." The idea, of course, is people feel more comfortable where they aren't just another customer among many; they're special because their relationship goes back a few years. That comfortable relat... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Elyria
March 24, 2024
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Elyria area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Elyria area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you... More
Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)
March 17, 2024
If every road was straight and smooth, we wouldn't have to worry much about wheel alignment. But they're not, so we do. Hitting potholes or driving on rough pavement can knock your vehicle out of alignment and you'll notice it in one of several ways. Your steering wheel may not be centered when ... More
Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)
March 10, 2024
There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it's good to know a little about this snake-like belt. In early engines, there were lots of belts. They were used to convert the r... More
A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)
March 3, 2024
Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehicle's air conditioning system is built to last a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, sometimes it fails. It helps to know a little about how the A/C works. There's a compressor that press... More
What to Do In Case of an Accident
February 25, 2024
If you've ever been in a vehicle accident around Elyria, Ohio, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what you should do in case of an accident in Elyria, Ohio:When an accident occurs, you should always stop. Leaving the s... More
Steering You Right (Power Steering Signs of Problems)
February 18, 2024
Nearly every modern vehicle on the road today has power steering, a wonderful invention that makes steering take far less effort than it did in the "good old days." Today, we take our steering for granted: until something goes wrong, that is. Most power steering these days is rack-and-pinion, th... More