Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
November 3, 2019
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... More
Wash Me, Wash Me Right (How to Wash a Vehicle)
October 27, 2019
Most would agree they'd rather drive around in a clean, shiny vehicle than one coated with a layer of dirt. When warmer weather comes around, some of us are bound and determined to wash our own vehicles. And to protect the paint and its luster, there are a few things to keep in mind when you ge... More
Follow the Bouncing Vehicle (Bad Struts and Shocks)
October 20, 2019
If you hit a bump in the road and your vehicle just keeps bouncing up and down for a lot longer time than it used to, you may have bad struts and shocks. They're the things that help to keep your vehicle's wheels and tires planted to the road surface. But they don't last forever. With care and ... More
What You Need to Know from Your Tuffy St. Johns Service Advisor
October 13, 2019
St. Johns drivers may feel intimidated when they take their vehicles to a service center. They have questions but aren't sure how to ask. They don't want to feel embarrassed about their lack of knowledge. They don't want to make the service technician feel that they don't trust him.If your serv... More
Steer Right in St. Johns
October 6, 2019
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many St. Johns drivers have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your vehicle steering wheel. Without it, it would be very hard to steer. Now this power assist comes in a couple of forms. In recent y... More
Hey St. Johns Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
September 29, 2019
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around St. Johns ?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'co... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in St. Johns
September 22, 2019
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the St. Johns area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas to g... More
Trickle Down Technology
September 15, 2019
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... More
Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in St. Johns
September 8, 2019
A lot of people get custom wheels in St. Johns . When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You don't want that. Consulting your Tuffy St. Jo... More
No Yolk! Rotten Egg Smell (Sulfur Smell Causes)
September 1, 2019
The pungent smell of rotten eggs can send people running for the hills. So when that odor is inside your vehicle, yikes! Yolks! The good news is that a trained service technician can search the source of that smell and stanch the stench that comes from another words that begins with S. Sulfur... More