Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Tuffy St. Johns in St. Johns

April 25, 2016

Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More

What's up with Diesels in St. Johns ?

April 17, 2016

Would you be surprised to learn that about half of the passenger cars in Europe have diesel engines? You might also be surprised to learn that most manufacturers produce a variety of diesel-fueled cars for purchase abroad.Diesel-fueled vehicles haven't been as popular in the North American marke... More

Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy St. Johns

April 11, 2016

Most St. Johns folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my St. Johns market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would ha... More

Maintaining Your Older Car in St. Johns , Florida

April 3, 2016

The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in St. Johns , Florida: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the St. Johns motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.Be... More