Economics of Maintenance for Appleton Auto Owners
July 3, 2022
Buying a new car in Appleton is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Appleton who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having secon... More
Make Your Vehicle Last
July 2, 2022
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Wisconsin folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton On Your Serpentine Belt
July 1, 2022
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Appleton, Wisconsin, 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. Th... More
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
February 20, 2022
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... More
10 Services Appleton Drivers Often Overlook
February 13, 2022
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Appleton. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. Spe... More
Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton
November 21, 2021
These days many people in the Appleton 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 mainten... More
Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?
September 19, 2021
Recalls are pretty serious for Appleton residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Appleton residents still might want to know about. For these less serious cases, the vehicle manufacturer issues what is known as a Technical Service Bulletin or ... More
Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea
June 20, 2021
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton we get a lot of Appleton drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Wisconsin, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task an... More
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
May 16, 2021
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Appleton Big... More
Keep Your Appleton Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
October 18, 2020
Hey Appleton - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very imp... More