Fuel Saving Tip: Auto Myths Around St. Johns

July 18, 2022

With high fuel prices in St. Johns , Florida, comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on is great. When you get one of those e-mails that's going around telling you how to save gas, try to think it through.Does it really make sense? Does it defy the laws of physics?Do s... More

Defensive Driving in St. Johns , Florida

July 17, 2022

There was a man in the St. Johns area who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home so he moved. (Just kidding!)When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local Florida highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home i... More

What is a TPS? (Throttle Position Sensor)

July 17, 2022

You know you have an accelerator pedal; step on it and your vehicle is supposed to go. But did you know there is a part in your vehicle that keeps track of where the throttle is? It's called the Throttle Position Sensor, or TPS. The TPS is a sensor that helps your vehicle figure out the right mi... More

Tracking True in Florida: Wheel Alignment in St. Johns

July 16, 2022

The biggest issue for St. Johns area drivers is always safety. When your vehicle wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle will pull to one side, which could lead to an accident. When you're vehicle is out of alignment, you should have it taken care of right away at Tuffy St. Johns in St. Johns ... More

Ethics of Automotive Repair in St. Johns

July 15, 2022

We're going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And the St. Johns automotive service and repair industry hasn't been given a pass either.Unfortunately, ... More

Transmission Service at Tuffy St. Johns in St. Johns

July 14, 2022

Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy for St. Johns drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often. It's easier for people in Florida to remember to change the engine oil - you know, every 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But pro... More

Check Engine Light Diagnosis at Tuffy St. Johns

July 13, 2022

Hello St. Johns . Have you ever had your Check Engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl and ignore it? What should you do? Pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck? Or just keep driving? What does that little light really mean for St. Johns drivers?First of all, the Check En... More

Automotive Detective Work in St. Johns

July 12, 2022

There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in St. Johns . Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when s... More

TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your St. Johns Vehicle

July 11, 2022

St. Johns drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Florida come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the St. Johns area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS consists of ... More

The Tuffy St. Johns Guide to Caring for Your Transmission

July 10, 2022

Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of St. Johns drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in St. Johns . You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hi... More