Whitehall Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
January 8, 2023
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Whitehall on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated. If your vehicle manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your vehicle tires are considered sign... More
Them's the Brakes (Brake Rotor Resurfacing)
January 1, 2023
Your vehicle's brakes wear out. It's inevitable. You'll notice it when you step on the brake pedal and feel it harder to stop, or there's vibration when you are braking. Most modern vehicles have disc brakes that each use a brake pad that press on a disc (disc brakes!) called a rotor. The fric... More
All About Your TPMS in Whitehall
December 25, 2022
Whitehall drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Ohio auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflated tires.It's hard for many Whitehall drivers to tell when a r... More
Wipe Out! New Wiper Blades for Whitehall Drivers
December 18, 2022
When people in Whitehall talk about vehicle safety, they think of tires and brakes. But do we think about our windshields? Isn't the ability to see a prime safety factor when it comes to driving around Ohio? Yet we often don't even notice our windshields until we can't see through them or our wi... More
Servicing High Mileage Vehicles at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall
December 11, 2022
The price of gas and the uncertain economy are both causing Ohio residents to review their finances. More and more Whitehall 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 ha... More
Getting New Tires in Whitehall?
December 4, 2022
There are so many tire choices in the Whitehall area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a significant investment for most Whitehall area folks so you want do it right.Tip: talk with your f... More
Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
November 27, 2022
Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust system has a leak in it, it may be allowing poisonous gases inside your vehicle and could make you serio... More
Differential Service
November 20, 2022
When you're driving and turn a corner, you probably aren't aware of all that's going on with your wheels. The outside wheels have a longer distance to travel than the inside wheels, so there are gears that allow the wheels to go at different speeds when you turn. That set of gears is called a d... More
It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall
November 13, 2022
There are a lot of things in life that Whitehall residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Whitehall dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a year. When w... More
Rubber Match (Tire Replacement)
November 6, 2022
A set of new tires isn't probably high on anyone's list of exciting purchases. But since your life is literally riding on them, it's probably a good idea to know when it's time for you to buy new ones. If you've been feeling your vehicle slipping more in wet weather or it takes a longer distance... More