Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall: Making a Battery Last Longer
January 28, 2024
One thing all Whitehall drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Whitehall can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be deepl... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Whitehall Car Owners
January 21, 2024
A generation ago, Whitehall drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Whitehall shop every year or two for repairs ... More
Such a Little Part (Climate Control Resistor)
January 14, 2024
You expect your heater/air conditioner to work like it should. You have a control for temperature and one for fan speed. You even have a control for what vents the air comes out of. Don't be surprised one day if your blower fan develops a mind of its own and starts going crazy. Most of the ti... More
More than Pads and Rotors (Brake Caliper Replacement)
January 7, 2024
You might be familiar with brake pads and rotors, two components of your vehicle's brakes that have to be regularly serviced. Here's another important component of your brakes: the calipers. Calipers are used in disc brakes, the type of brakes now found in most recently manufactured vehicles. A... More
Keeping Your Cool (Water Pump Replacement)
January 1, 2024
No matter what the temperature is outside, it's important for your vehicle's engine to remain cool, calm, and collected. Well, cool, anyway. If your vehicle has a gasoline engine, it's powered by a bunch of explosions involving spark plugs, pistons, gasoline, and air. And the by-product of all ... More