Pelham Drivers: Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car
October 31, 2021
Let's talk about air quality in Pelham. It's a global issue, but affects us wherever we are. Many decades ago, Pelham drivers began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the air inside your vehicle?Now, it's only been in the last few years that cabin air f... More
Gear Up: Transmission Service at Tuffy Pelham in Pelham
October 24, 2021
The transmission system in your vehicle allows you to change gears. Lower gears are power gears. They get your vehicle moving and get it up hills. Higher gears get the vehicle up to speed and get it rolling faster. If you have a standard transmission, then you have to do the work of shifting gea... More
Check Engine Light Diagnosis at Tuffy Pelham
October 17, 2021
Hello Pelham . Have you ever had your Check Engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl and ignore it? What should you do? Pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck? Or just keep driving? What does that little light really mean for Pelham drivers?First of all, the Check Engine or ... More
Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
October 10, 2021
At Tuffy Pelham we've had a lot of Pelham customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Alabama. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent of all vehicl... More
Tuffy Pelham Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas
October 3, 2021
Pelham residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium the h... More