Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
March 6, 2022
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Perrysburg B... More
Trickle Down Technology
February 27, 2022
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... More
Fall and Spring Inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg
December 12, 2021
Good vehicle care for us Perrysburg residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required diffe... More
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
October 17, 2021
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... More
New School: Automotive Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg Technician Training
April 4, 2021
Perrysburg consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have... More
Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg
January 31, 2021
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in P... More
Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
August 30, 2020
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg On Your Serpentine Belt
May 10, 2020
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Perrysburg, Ohio, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then ... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg
January 26, 2020
Most Perrysburg folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Perrysburg market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would ha... More
10 Services Perrysburg Drivers Often Overlook
January 20, 2020
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Perrysburg. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. S... More