Weather Station on Wheels (Vehicle Sensor Maintenance)
May 29, 2022
You probably never thought about it, but your vehicle is like a rolling weather station. It can check the outside temperature, let you know when the roads are slippery and help you deal with rain. And how it does all those things is pretty cool. First, just like any weather station, a vehicle ha... More
Losing Your Spark (Spark Plug Replacement)
May 22, 2022
When's the last time you thought about spark plugs? You probably don't remember. That's because spark plugs usually last a long time and don't need much attention. But they don't last forever, and when they start going bad, they'll send you a few clues. Vehicle is hard to start. Fuel economy ... More
Wishy-Washy in Grand Rapids
May 17, 2022
Perhaps you've found yourself driving when something all of a sudden splashes on your windshield, obstructing your view. You know that sinking feeling when you try to turn on the windshield washers and no fluid comes out. Now you're blinded even more. What can you do? The best thing is to make su... More
Engine Air Filter from Tuffy Grand Rapids - Fuller Ave.
May 8, 2022
Many Grand Rapids drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Tuffy Grand Rapids - Fuller Ave. recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has h... More
Defensive Driving in Grand Rapids, Michigan
May 1, 2022
There was a man in the Grand Rapids 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 Michigan highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to hom... More