Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Perrysburg?
September 3, 2023
There is a clear and vocal demand in Perrysburg and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Ohio market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Perrysburg area roads today, and many more being deve... More
How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)
December 4, 2022
Automotive design has come a long way since the days of the Model T, especially when it comes to safety technology. You can thank computers for a lot of the latest innovations. Here are a few that have been making their mark in recent years. Adaptive cruise control. This is cruise control with... More
For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)
November 13, 2022
Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More
Differential Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg
September 6, 2022
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Perrysburg, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg service advisor that your diff... More
Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Perrysburg
August 13, 2022
One Perrysburg automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Perrysburg, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine an... More
Vive la Differential at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg in Perrysburg
July 28, 2022
There are a lot of drivers in Perrysburg who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Ohio these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Perrysburg folks don't even have... More
Lease or Buy?
July 16, 2022
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Perrysburg drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pays... More
What to Do in Case of an Accident in Perrysburg
August 29, 2021
Screeching tires, crunching metal it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Perrysburg, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what Perrysburg drivers should do in case of an accident:When an accident occ... More
Are There Blind Spots in Perrysburg?
May 24, 2020
All Perrysburg 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 Perrysburg.First let's talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about others...To begin, ... More
Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)
November 10, 2019
When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... More