Cool Running in Austin

December 31, 2018

Unless you live in Death Valley, you really don't hear much any more about cars overheating. That's because cooling systems in vehicles have been much improved. That doesn't mean you can't overheat your vehicle engine, though. Without proper preventive maintenance, you could still find yourself ... More

Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin

December 23, 2018

These days many people in the Austin area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service maintenan... More

Busting Automotive Myths in Austin, Texas

December 16, 2018

Myths passed around our Austin, Texas community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decedents to... More

Service to Improve Fuel Economy

December 9, 2018

The price of gas in Texas has got people in Austin talking. It seems that Austin folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel econom... More

Why Is My Check Engine Light On?

December 2, 2018

The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Austin drivers, and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most people. Let's get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your Check Engine light is flashing, that means that something is wrong that c... More