Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)
January 28, 2024
Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a while, that adds up. Gradually, your stopping power isn't like it used to be. Since brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety features, it just makes sense to keep them performing well. Mos... More
Should Pelham Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?
July 16, 2023
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Tuffy Pelham tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule but you take a second look at that severe service schedule and see some of the following: 1. Most of your trips around Pelha... More
Hey Pelham Drivers, How Many Miles Are on Your Car?
June 12, 2022
Nowadays, Pelham drivers are paying more at Alabama gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many Alabama drivers are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping their old vehi... More
Recommended Service Intervals at Tuffy Pelham
December 17, 2021
Most people in the Pelham area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards. Some... More
Easy Miles ? Do Pelham Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
October 11, 2020
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More
Deciphering the Tuffy Pelham Menu Board
June 28, 2020
Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Pelham, Alabama, service centers like Tuffy Pelham have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical list, in alphabetical order, ... More
Ask Tuffy Pelham About the Importance of Service Intervals
November 24, 2019
Today in our Tuffy Pelham blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing the lawn, paying your elec... More