Keeping Your Cool (Coolant leak repair)
May 29, 2022
If theres one thing you should pay attention to with your vehicle, its the temperature gauge. Its the one that may say C---H (that means cold---hot). Or maybe yours has a picture of a thermometer on it and a blue and red zone. If you see the needle heading farther to the H or red area, that mea... More
H20 No! (Driving Through Standing Water)
May 22, 2022
In a year marked by unusually heavy flooding in North America, drivers are very aware of the possibility they may find themselves driving where water has come over the road. It can be a daunting and frightening situation. Flooding waters can move quickly and unpredictably, so you have to keep y... More
Alternator Facts (Failing Alternator)
May 17, 2022
If you notice that your headlights are flickering at night, that's something to pay attention to. While there could be many different things that could cause that problem, one possibility is your vehicle's alternator. The alternator takes mechanical energy from the engine and turns it into electr... More
Losing Your Spark (Spark Plug Replacement)
May 8, 2022
When's the last time you thought about spark plugs? You probably don't remember. That's because spark plugs usually last a long time and don't need much attention. But they don't last forever, and when they start going bad, they'll send you a few clues. Vehicle is hard to start. Fuel economy ... More
Tracking True in Batavia: Wheel Alignment
May 1, 2022
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspe... More