Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington

June 26, 2022

Most Pickerington folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Pickerington market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that woul... More

The Maintenance Free Myth

May 8, 2022

Sometimes we hear people in Pickerington say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that co... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington On Your Serpentine Belt

March 27, 2022

Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Pickerington, Ohio, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. The... More

Keeping Your Car Young in Pickerington

February 27, 2022

As Pickerington consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Ohio, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our s... More

Hey Pickerington Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?

January 23, 2022

So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Pickerington?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose '... More

Synthetic Oil for Pickerington Autos

December 26, 2021

If you are a driver in Pickerington and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and... More

Can Your Car Last Another Year?

September 26, 2021

Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Pickerington car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Pickerington, Ohio, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineerin... More

Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington

May 30, 2021

Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at ... More

Pickerington Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules

May 23, 2021

Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Pickerington drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Pickerington drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are mos... More

The Importance of Pickerington Drivers Following Service Intervals

April 11, 2021

Today in our Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Pickerington with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How ... More