Differential Service in St. Johns , Florida - What You Need to Know

January 30, 2018

Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in St. Johns , Florida, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differenti... More

Battery Replacement for Your vehicle

January 23, 2018

Modern vehicles in and around St. Johns run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for St. Johns drivers without having so much power that there is danger of electrocution. But today's vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This re... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy St. Johns: When to Replace a Damaged Tire

January 14, 2018

Repair or Replace? Thats a question St. Johns drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the sho... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy St. Johns: Serpentine Belt Tensioner

January 8, 2018

The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Tuffy St. Johns we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always be repla... More

Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, St. Johns Car Owners

January 2, 2018

A generation ago, St. Johns drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your St. Johns shop every year or two for repair... More