Improve Your Night Vision When Driving in Austin

April 23, 2017

Night driving in Austin is not as safe as daylight driving as evidenced by the increased accident rate at night. Much of that is simply because it's dark outside.Visibility is important to safe driving. Ninety percent of our driving decisions are based on what we see. And at night, we just can't ... More

The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin Guide to Caring for Your Transmission

April 16, 2017

Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Austin drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Austin. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hills, stu... More

How Do You Save Gas in Austin, Texas?

April 11, 2017

No one in Austin, Texas, likes to spend a chunk of change at the gas pump. Rising Texas fuel prices, however, have spurred Austin drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally drive billions of miles/kilometers less each month during times of high fuel prices. B... More

Is Your Austin Driving Severe?

April 3, 2017

People near Austin, Texas, often ask Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your Austin, Texas, service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin look up your veh... More