Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)

If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle. That means your brakes have to w...

October 20, 2024

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Fuel System

Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)

A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped a...

Oct 13, 2024 Read

Windshield Wipers

Such a Little Part (Climate Control Resistor)

You expect your heater/air conditioner to work like it should. You have a control for temperatur...

Oct 06, 2024 Read

Shocks and Struts

Strutting Your Stuff (Shocks and Struts)

Ever wonder how your vehicle is able to move over bumps, potholes and other irregularities in the...

Sep 29, 2024 Read

Fluids

A Stitch in Time at Tuffy Pelham

You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fi...

Sep 22, 2024 Read

Differential Service

When you're driving and turn a corner, you probably aren't aware of all that's going on with your...

Sep 15, 2024 Read

Headlamps

Let's Clear Some Things Up (Headlight Restoration)

You know how exposing your skin to sunlight can cause sunburn and other unhealthy things. Sunlig...

Sep 08, 2024 Read

Exhaust

Exhaust Service at Tuffy Pelham: Passing the Smell Test

The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Pelham residents realize. It contains e...

Sep 01, 2024 Read

Oil Change

An Oil for All Seasons (Engine Oil Selection)

You swap your winter boots for flip-flops in the summer. Why not change your winter engine oil f...

Aug 25, 2024 Read

Maintenance

Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicle

If you're reading this article in Pelham, Alabama, then you probably care about your vehicle and ...

Aug 18, 2024 Read