It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
August 7, 2022
Race car drivers have demonstrated the advantages of disc brakes, so most modern vehicles use them. Sometimes just the front wheels have disc brakes, but many vehicles now have them all the way around. A major component of the disc brake is called a caliper. It works by squeezing brake pads ag... More
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
November 15, 2020
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin: Rotor Problems
November 1, 2020
The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Austin.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in less ... More
Brake Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin in Austin
January 26, 2020
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Austin drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Texas driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin, our team will check your brake system and let you kn... More
Used Cars: Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin Advice on What to Do After You Buy
February 17, 2019
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Austin drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Austin area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when famili... More
Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Austin
June 14, 2018
When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Austin drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads and shoes ar... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
January 30, 2018
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Austin area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication that... More
Hitting the Brakes in Austin
September 5, 2017
Safety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself and other Austin drivers on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular inspection. There ... More
Odometer Rollback on Your Austin, Texas Vehicle
February 12, 2017
How do Austin drivers know if an odometer is telling the truth?Well, back in '86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect Texas consumers against mileage fraud. It says a Texas seller must certify the mileage reported is the actual mileage.To have your odometer checked in Austin, Te... More
Hitting The Brakes In Austin
April 25, 2016
Hello Austin, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truck rolls of... More