Why You Have an O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor)

October 17, 2021

If someone asked you what gas made up the largest portion of the atmosphere, what would you guess? Well, it's not oxygen; it only makes up 20.9 percent. But since we're talking about oxygen, you should know that your vehicle uses oxygen sensors to make sure your engine is running the way it shou... More

Whitehall Road Trip Preparation

October 10, 2021

People from Whitehall, Ohio, love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than a Ohio road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.You can't always avoid problems, but you can tak... More

Are There Blind Spots in Whitehall?

October 3, 2021

All Whitehall drivers have blind spots and no, I'm not talking about the fact that you really don't sing like Adele. I mean the areas of the road that you can't see when you're driving around Whitehall.First let's talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about others...To begin, w... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall and the Maintenance Mindset

September 26, 2021

When it comes to their vehicles, some Whitehall residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Whitehall drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance but ... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Ohio Driving

September 19, 2021

Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Whitehall knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Whitehall area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartmen... More

Why People in Whitehall Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced

September 12, 2021

A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Whitehall, Ohio, roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone. Some of th... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall: Signs of an Alignment Problem

September 5, 2021

When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Whitehall drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. Wh... More

Treat Your Vehicle to Good Tires at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall

August 29, 2021

When we shop for shoes, most of us know that we can get two pairs of cheap shoes or one good pair for about the same price. And since the two cheap pairs wear out in about the same time as the good pair, there really is no difference in cost. If you like having a closet full of shoes to match yo... More

E-85 Fuel Safety Advice from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall

August 22, 2021

Today at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You've probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the Whitehall area. Some newer vehicle m... More

The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)

August 15, 2021

There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehicle. A lot of us are quick to blame the battery. But it may instead be your alternator that's failing. Your battery supplies power to start your vehicle, but the alternator is what sends power when y... More