Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)

Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around ...

March 09, 2025

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Automotive News

Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)

It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the gro...

Mar 02, 2025 Read

Drive Train

Lubricate Driveshaft

See if any of these are happening to your vehicle. You feel it vibrating excessively underneath ...

Feb 23, 2025 Read

Fluids

A Stitch in Time at Tuffy Fort Mill

You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fi...

Feb 16, 2025 Read

Engine Air Filter

It's (Not) Complicated (Engine Air Filter)

While many components of your vehicle are complex and composed of lots of mechanical and electric...

Feb 09, 2025 Read

Fluids

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Mill: Battery Testing

The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced a...

Feb 02, 2025 Read

Windshield Wipers

Start Me Up (Ignition Systems)

When you start up your gasoline engine car, you may not know that it's using the same ignition pr...

Jan 26, 2025 Read

Tires

How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)

Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. Thats under...

Jan 19, 2025 Read

Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down

Pinch Petroleum Pennies! (Fuel Saving Tips)

If you saw a dollar bill on the ground, you'd pick it up, right? Well, whether you find that doll...

Jan 12, 2025 Read

Windshield Wipers

Steering You Right (Tie Rod End Replacement)

For drivers, S stands for safety. And there are three other words that start with S that are all...

Jan 05, 2025 Read