A Squirrely Problem (Animals Nesting in Engine)
December 5, 2021
If you park your vehicle outside, you are exposing it to all sorts of critters that would love to use it for nesting, food storage and shelter. There are plenty of pictures online of people who've discovered there was more than an engine under the hood. In one case, the driver of an SUV started... More
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
November 28, 2021
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More
Something to Latch On To (Hood Latch Safety)
November 21, 2021
The other day, a driver was trying to open his vehicle's hood so he could add some windshield washer fluid. But when he pulled the hood release inside the car, nothing happened. Usually, opening any hood is a 2-step process. You pull the hood release (which is usually a handle under the dashbo... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
November 14, 2021
Starting in 1996, Tuffy Charlotte Metro service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is a compu... More
Drivers that "T" Us Off (Bad Driving Practices)
November 7, 2021
We've all seen drivers who do things thatlet's be frankreally irritate us. They're inconsiderate, can put people in danger and make the road a much less friendly place. They really "T" us off. These are the bad drivers who fit their description to a "T." The Tailgater. You've seen this terr... More
Servicing High Mileage Vehicles at Tuffy Charlotte Metro
October 31, 2021
The price of gas and the uncertain economy are both causing SC residents to review their finances. More and more Fort Mill drivers are opting to keep their vehicles longer and put off purchasing a newer car. It is estimated that two-thirds of the vehicles on the roads of North America today have... More
Let Tuffy Charlotte Metro Help You Extend the Life of Your Car
October 24, 2021
If you haven't shopped in the Fort Mill area for a new vehicle recently, you're likely to experience some sticker shock. It seems everything is costing more these days. And when you consider the price of auto financing in Fort Mill, and insurance, the idea of hanging on to your old vehicle for a ... More
Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)
October 17, 2021
We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from the engine, steering would be a laborious pr... More
Deciphering the Tuffy Charlotte Metro Menu Board
October 10, 2021
Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Fort Mill, SC, service centers like Tuffy Charlotte Metro have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical list, in alphabetical ... More
No Yolk! Rotten Egg Smell (Sulfur Smell Causes)
October 3, 2021
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