When Your Air Bag Light Comes On (Illuminated Air Bag Light)

January 31, 2021

There are some dashboard lights you should pay more attention to than others. One is the air bag light. If it's on and your vehicle is in an accident, your air bags probably won't do their job. Automakers began installing air bags in the late 1990's since they were mandatory in the United State... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Pelham: Serpentine Belt Overview

January 24, 2021

The technicians at Tuffy Pelham know your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and winds around pulleys... More

Know Your Towing Limits in Pelham

January 17, 2021

Some Pelham drivers figure that anything they can attach to their trailer hitch can be towed by their vehicle. Nope. If you're going to do any towing around Pelham, you should be aware of safety issues, Alabama towing laws and potential liability.Understanding tow ratings is important for safe to... More

Tracking True in Pelham: Wheel Alignment

January 10, 2021

At Tuffy Pelham, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Pelham alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for problems. Then the alignment is c... More

Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Pelham

January 3, 2021

Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Pelham. If you took an informal poll around Pelham you'd probably find that most vehicle owners have never heard of power steering service. That's not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most people in Pelh... More

TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Pelham Vehicle

January 1, 2021

Pelham drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Alabama come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Pelham area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS consists of sensors ... More