How Much Does It Cost? (Variations in Vehicle Repair Costs)
July 21, 2024
Ever wonder why it costs so much more to fix a similar problem in two different vehicles? Let's say you now own an SUV and before that, you owned a car. Your SUV's air conditioning system needs a new evaporator, but the cost for the new one is way more than you remember it was for your car. How... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
July 14, 2024
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
Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Elyria: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Elyria (Cleveland St)
July 7, 2024
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Elyria drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve and extend the life of the tires, so it's well worth the effort and expense for Elyria drive... More
Should Elyria Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?
June 30, 2024
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Tuffy Elyria (Cleveland St) 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 following: 1. Most of your tri... More
A Bright Idea
June 23, 2024
You've probably noticed how much easier it is to see when you're driving in the daytime as opposed to at night. It's one of the main reasons about half of all fatal vehicle accidents happen when it's dark. That's why it's important that your vehicle's headlights are in top condition and working t... More
Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)
June 16, 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
What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)
June 9, 2024
You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they contain a wealth of information. There's a long combination of letters and numbers that can tell you a whole lot about what tires your vehicle was designed to be riding on. Let's check out this example... More
The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)
June 2, 2024
There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehicle. A lot of us are quick to blame the battery. But it may instead be your alternator that's failing. Your battery supplies power to start your vehicle, but the alternator is what sends power when y... More
Defensive Driving in Elyria, Ohio
May 26, 2024
There was a man in the Elyria area who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home so he moved. (Just kidding!)When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local Ohio highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home in Elyri... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment for Your Elyria Vehicle
May 19, 2024
Imagine you've left Elyria and you're up in the arctic on a dog sled.Your dog team is pulling straight and true. You can cover a lot of ground quickly. Now imagine what would happen if one or two of the dogs wanted to go their own way and were pulling off to the side.That would slow you down. You... More