The Tuffy St. Johns Guide to Tire Specs

June 28, 2020

You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the St. Johns service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then you get to the counter and the ma... More

Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)

June 21, 2020

Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... More

Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy St. Johns

June 14, 2020

A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Florida news. St. Johns people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of St. Johns motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good com... More

QUIET TIME (Listening for Vehicle Problems)

June 7, 2020

Everybody's got friends like this. You know, the kind who, the minute they get in their vehicle and turn the key, the sound system is deafening. They just love to hear that music, sports, news anything but the sound of the vehicle itself. And maybe you're that person, too. Here's something to ... More