Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Should Pelham Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?

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 lo...

July 16, 2023

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Steering

Steering You Right (Power Steering Signs of Problems)

Nearly every modern vehicle on the road today has power steering, a wonderful invention that make...

Jul 09, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

I Can See Clearly (Wiper Blade Replacement)

Warm weather can bring severe storms, and when the rain is coming down hard, that's one time you ...

Jul 02, 2023 Read

Transmission

Beginning to See the Light (Check Engine Light Diagnostics)

It's a light many drivers fear they'll see turn on at the most inopportune time. It's the one on...

Jun 25, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

That Vexing Vapor Venting (Vapor Coming out of Vents)

You may have noticed sometimes on a hot and humid day, vapor will come out of your vehicle's vent...

Jun 18, 2023 Read

Cooling System

Cooling System Components

Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those thing...

Jun 11, 2023 Read

Maintenance

I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Pelham

About 90% of our driving decisions in the Pelham area are based solely on what we see. So having ...

Jun 04, 2023 Read

Serpentine Belt

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Pelham: Serpentine Belt System Wear

The primary job of the serpentine belt for Pelham drivers is to provide important traction to spi...

May 28, 2023 Read

Serpentine Belt

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Pelham: Serpentine Belt Tensioner

The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tensio...

May 21, 2023 Read

Tires and Wheels

When Are Your Tires Worn Out?

Hey Pelham area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Alabama streets? ...

May 14, 2023 Read