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To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can certainly live without air conditioning, but it sure is nice to have on a sweltering day.Let's say your air con... Read More Posted in Cabin Air Filter on January 07, 2018 Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin Advice on Buying New TiresToday's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Austin driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all Texas seasons.Austin off-roaders should be excited about the options a... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on January 03, 2018 Introduction to Diesels for Austin, TexasSomething you're going to be hearing a lot about around Austin, Texas, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Texas are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe hav... Read More Posted in Fuel System on December 18, 2017 Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin: Air Conditioning InspectionMost auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental laws in some around Austin require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also some pa... Read More Posted in Cabin Air Filter on December 11, 2017 Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin: Battery TestingThe simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Austin drivers and it’s tempting to put off buying a new one as lo... Read More Posted in Fluids on December 05, 2017 Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2Texas service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Austin drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin fuel system ... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 28, 2017 Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down in AustinThere’s not much Austin drivers can do about the price of gas in Texas, but we can control - up to a point - how much we use. Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy. The first thing we can do is watch the go-pedal. Hard acceleration just sucks the gas. Gently leave stop ligh... Read More Posted in Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down on November 20, 2017 Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Austin Car OwnersA generation ago, Austin drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Austin shop every year or two for repairs... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 13, 2017 How to Get Better Gas Mileage in AustinThere is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Austin can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and programs take forever to load. Eventually, many of us ju... Read More Posted in Fuel System on November 05, 2017 Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Texas Roads?Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Texas spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive driving i... Read More Posted in Drive Train on October 31, 2017 |
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