Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)

In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with it...

June 23, 2025

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Fluids

The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)

If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be ...

Jun 16, 2025 Read

Service Intervals

Refresh Your Brakes (Brake Fluid Exchange)

Brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety components, and you may have noticed that ...

Jun 09, 2025 Read

Battery

Tuffy Pelham Automotive Tips: Alternator

Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical sy...

Jun 02, 2025 Read

Exhaust

Why did my vehicle fail its emissions test?

We all want to breathe clean air and keep our planet green. One of the ways to do that is by req...

May 26, 2025 Read

Fuel Economy

Free Money (Almost) (Fuel Saving Tips)

You spend a lot of money on a vehicle, probably the most money you'll spend on anything except a ...

May 18, 2025 Read

Windshield Wipers

Greeted by a Screech (Loud Noise when Starting Vehicle)

No one likes to be greeted in the morning by having someone screech at you. The same goes for a ...

May 11, 2025 Read

Headlamps

Improve Your Night Vision When Driving in Pelham

Night driving in Pelham is not as safe as daylight driving as evidenced by the increased accident...

May 04, 2025 Read

Inspection

Beware Dangers of Spring Driving (Seasonal Driving Tips)

Sure, winter is quickly fading in the rearview mirror, but the peril of icy roads is replaced wit...

Apr 27, 2025 Read

Steering

That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)

If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wr...

Apr 20, 2025 Read