Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)
November 5, 2023
Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a while, that adds up. Gradually, your stopping power isn't like it used to be. Since brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety features, it just makes sense to keep them performing well. Mos... More
How Many Miles Are On Your Car?
September 18, 2022
Nowadays, St. Johns car owners are paying more at Jacksonville gas pumps. For some families in the greater Jacksonville area, it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. Thats got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many Florida drivers are putting off b... More
Refresh Your Brakes (Brake Fluid Exchange)
September 11, 2022
Brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety components, and you may have noticed that they don't stop as surely as they used to. Maybe it takes you applying a little more pressure to them than before, or perhaps you get the feeling that they're not stopping you as quickly. Those could... More
Is Your St. Johns Driving Severe?
August 28, 2022
People near St. Johns , Florida, often ask Tuffy St. Johns how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your St. Johns , Florida, service advisor at Tuffy St. Johns look up your vehicle in a service database. What you... More
Easy Miles ? Do St. Johns Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
July 4, 2022
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More
Should St. Johns Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?
January 14, 2019
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Tuffy St. Johns 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 trips around St... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
December 9, 2018
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
Hey St. Johns Drivers, How Many Miles Are on Your Car?
October 21, 2018
Nowadays, St. Johns drivers are paying more at Florida gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many Florida drivers are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping their old ... More
For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in St. Johns )
September 2, 2018
Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get ... More
Ask Tuffy St. Johns About the Importance of Service Intervals
January 30, 2017
Today in our Tuffy St. Johns blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing the lawn, paying your e... More