Automotive Tips from Tuffy Pelham: Where Should New Tires Be Placed

December 29, 2019

When Pelham drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake systems.If... More

Busting Automotive Myths in Pelham, Alabama

December 22, 2019

Myths passed around our Pelham, Alabama community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decedents ... More

The Turn Signal Mystery (Turn Signal Problems)

December 15, 2019

Some problems are easy to diagnose on a vehicle; others aren't. Figuring out what's wrong with a malfunctioning turn signal sometimes fits into both categories. By the way, if your tempted to just leave your broken blinker broken, remember you can get a ticket for not using them, not to mention... More

Tacky or Techie? The Tachometer.

December 8, 2019

There's a gauge that many vehicles have that says RPM on it. And there are a lot of people who either don't pay any attention to it or don't even know what it is. Here's why it's a good gauge to know about. It's called a tachometer, and that "RPM" label means it is measuring how many revolutions... More

ICE - In Case Of Emergency In Pelham Alabama

December 1, 2019

When accidents occur in Pelham, Alabama, the victims' emergency contacts are extremely important. Too often, those involved aren't able to provide rescuers with phone numbers and medical information.When Alabama police and rescue workers must sift through pockets, glove compartments, wallets, pu... More