Keeping Your Car Young in St. Johns
March 7, 2018
As St. Johns consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Florida, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our ... More
Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea
February 19, 2018
At Tuffy St. Johns we get a lot of St. Johns drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Florida, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won't leave you stranded... More
Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
February 4, 2018
At Tuffy St. Johns we've had a lot of St. Johns customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Florida. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent of all... 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
Relax When the Wind Blows in Florida: Winter Car Prep for St. Johns Drivers
October 26, 2017
When autumn comes around in St. Johns , leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for St. Johns drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice for St. J... More
Synthetic Oil for St. Johns Autos
May 8, 2017
If you are a driver in St. Johns and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and i... More
Maintenance on My Mind
February 21, 2017
Ask any St. Johns man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be no. Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his car... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy St. Johns in St. Johns
November 22, 2016
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More
Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Tuffy St. Johns
November 7, 2016
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Tuffy St. Johns article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in St. Johns wit... More
Technician Training at Tuffy St. Johns
August 2, 2016
Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Tuffy St. Johns in St. Johns . And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by automotive professionals.... More