Tuffy Grand Rapids (Fuller Ave) Automotive Tips: Alternator
April 30, 2023
Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical systems in your vehicle. Thats everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course there is the entertainment system, seat heaters, power windows and everything you plug into the p... More
Questions to Ask Your Grand Rapids Service Advisor
April 23, 2023
We find that a lot of Grand Rapids drivers are a little tentative when they talk with their automotive advisors. They want to ask questions but don't want to be embarrassed or seem pushy. Vehicles are very complicated and there's more to know about them than most of us have the time to learn. May... More
Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair)
April 16, 2023
If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various fluids. And if you have a heater in your vehicle, you'll have heater hoses. A heater hose connects to and from the engine so some coolant can be circulated through a little radiator called a heater core... More
Go Straight: Wheel Alignment for Grand Rapids Automobiles
April 9, 2023
Grand Rapids drivers may have an alignment problem if their car drifts or pulls to one side, the steering wheel's off center, they notice uneven tire wear or the car doesn't feel like it handles right as they drive down Grand Rapids, MI, streets and roads.When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined ... More
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
April 2, 2023
If you've ever been driving around Grand Rapids and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your fie... More