A Honking Big Jam (Stuck Horn)
April 28, 2024
At one time or another, most drivers honk their horn at someone who might be texting at a stoplight or not paying attention when they're driving. But what happens when you tap on your horn and all of a sudden it won't quit? Everyone's looking at you like you're an angry jerk and all you want to ... 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 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
Rear Window?Not the Movie! (Why Some Rear Windows Don't Go All the Way Down)
November 19, 2023
Alfred Hitchcock once made a mystery thriller film called "Rear Window." It had nothing to do with the rear window of today's cars, SUVs, CUVs and light trucks. But there is one thing that some drivers DO find mysterious. Why don't the rear windows in the second row of many of these vehicles go... More
The New Blade in Town
October 29, 2023
If your windshield wipers are streaking and chattering when you turn them on in the rain or snow, it's time for a little "blade renewal." And when it comes to new wiper blades, there are some new designs that are worth a look. One of the latest is called the beam blade. It's different than conve... More
No Yolk! Rotten Egg Smell (Sulfur Smell Causes)
July 30, 2023
The pungent smell of rotten eggs can send people running for the hills. So when that odor is inside your vehicle, yikes! Yolks! The good news is that a trained service technician can search the source of that smell and stanch the stench that comes from another words that begins with S. Sulfur... More
Gas Smell! (What Causes Gasoline Odors)
June 18, 2023
If you've ever walked into your garage and noticed it smelled like gasoline, pay attention. Gasoline can be dangerous, both from the health problems fumes can cause and the fire danger gasoline presents. There are many things that can cause a vehicle to give off a gasoline odor. One of the easi... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Elyria (Cleveland St): When to Replace Your Wiper Blades
March 26, 2023
There are several important factors that go into how often Elyria drivers should replace their wiper blades. Of course, the more you use your wipers, the faster the blades will wear out especially if you use them on an icy windshield. Whether its a lot of bugs and road grime from Ohio freeway dr... More
Going (Lug) Nuts (Lug Nut Replacement)
February 12, 2023
Here's a part of your vehicle you probably don't think about much: lug nuts. They're what fasten your wheels onto your axles. Pretty important, right? In order to take the wheels off your vehicle to service the brakes, rotate the tires, etc., the lug nuts have to be in good shape so a wrench wi... More
Something to Latch On To (Hood Latch Safety)
February 5, 2023
The other day, a driver was trying to open his vehicle's hood so he could add some windshield washer fluid. But when he pulled the hood release inside the car, nothing happened. Usually, opening any hood is a 2-step process. You pull the hood release (which is usually a handle under the dashbo... More