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

What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Austin

February 26, 2016

So you've bought a used vehicle in the Austin area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Austin area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you... More

Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power

February 20, 2016

Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Austin driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Cent... More