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The Light Many Drivers Fear (Check Engine Light)

Ask just about any driver about one thing they fear seeing inside their vehicle and they'll say it's the Check Engine light coming on. You know, that little light on your instrument panel that is i...

August 04, 2024

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Diagnostics

On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine

Starting in 1996, Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Pickerington service technicians have been able t...

Jul 28, 2024 Read

Dashboard

How Your Check Engine Light Works

Have you ever had an experience like this in Pickerington, Ohio? You drive through the one of tho...

Jul 21, 2024 Read

Inspection

Beware Dangers of Spring Driving (Seasonal Driving Tips)

Sure, winter is quickly fading in the rearview mirror, but the peril of icy roads is replaced wit...

Jul 14, 2024 Read

Headlamps

See the Light (Automatic High Beam Dimmers)

It's happened to all of us. We're driving down a highway at night and over a crest appears a car...

Jul 07, 2024 Read

Tires and Wheels

Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in Pickerington

Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Pickerington area. Think how hard it is to...

Jun 30, 2024 Read

Inspection

The Vivacious Vernal Vehicle (Preparing Vehicle for Spring)

Most of us look forward to spring because the days are longer, the weather's warmer and we can fi...

Jun 23, 2024 Read

Windshield Wipers

Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure)

Vehicle emission testing has become ubiquitous in North America and for a good reason. Clean air...

Jun 16, 2024 Read

Inspection

It Is Time to Check Your Intervals

Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure th...

Jun 09, 2024 Read

Fuel Economy

Save Fuel by Watching Your Weight

Most Pickerington drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Ohio fo...

Jun 02, 2024 Read