3 Winter Windshield Tips (Care of Windshield)
June 9, 2025
Cold weather can present some real challenges when it comes to your vehicle's windshield. Think of it. Your windshield is your window to the world when you're driving, and clear visibility is extraordinarily important for safe travels. So here are 3 tips to ensure that your windshield can do it... More
Start Me Up (Ignition Systems)
June 2, 2025
When you start up your gasoline engine car, you may not know that it's using the same ignition principles as it has for decades. You have spark plugs that require enough power so a spark can jump across a gap at its tip. Years ago, a vehicle's 12-volt system had to produce 15,000-25,000 volts t... More
Shifty Letters PRNDL (Transmission)
May 26, 2025
You probably figured out those shifty letters. They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low. Your automatic transmission is one of the great automotive inventions; here are some ways you can keep yours working well. Maintain you... More
Let's Clear Some Things Up (Headlight Restoration)
May 18, 2025
You know how exposing your skin to sunlight can cause sunburn and other unhealthy things. Sunlight can also create major problems for your headlights. After they've been exposed to ultraviolet light, acrylic headlights can yellow and fog due to oxidation. And when that happens, less light can ... More
It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Tuffy Lorain
May 11, 2025
If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Lorain. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better understand... More
Picking the Right Tires in Lorain
May 4, 2025
Shopping for tires in Lorain can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, there are summer tires. Those who buy summer tires in Lorain are looking for maximum summertime performanc... More
Don't Do It Yourself (Perils of DIY Vehicle Repair)
April 27, 2025
Your vehicle is a complicated machine, and yes, it would be nice if you could take care of all of its problems yourself. There was a time when vehicles were simpler and it wasn't too hard for a weekend mechanic to replace brakes, adjust a carburetor or perform a tune-up. But vehicles are far mo... More
The Economy of Maintenance for Lorain Drivers
April 20, 2025
Do I keep my old vehicle or buy a new one? It's a question most Lorain drivers ask themselves at some time or another.Generally, what it comes down to is the choice between a car payment and the possibility of repair bills. Most of the time, we want to choose the car payment because we don't like... More
Prepare Your Windshield for Winter (Wiper Blades and Fluid for Freezing Temperatures)
April 13, 2025
Winter and freezing temperatures present challenges for different parts of your vehicles. For example, winter tires give you better traction on snow. But some parts of your vehicle that may need special attention for winter are your windshield wipers. You may have found yourself in the middle o... More
If You Drive Like a Maniac (Aggressive Driving is Bad for a Vehicle)
April 6, 2025
When someone mentions driving like a maniac, they're not talking about you, surely? Besides the safety issues of aggressive driving, you should know that your vehicle will last a lot longer if you'll just mellow out a little. Here are four traits good drivers follow if they want their vehicles t... More