Power Failure (Broken Power Seat)

November 27, 2022

Know anyone who doesn't love a power seat in an SUV, a car, truck or van? They're convenient and precise in their adjustments. But when they break, oh, what a pain. Not only is it inconvenient, it may leave your seat position too close to the steering wheel or too far from the pedals. This is ... More

Read a Good Tire Lately? (Tire Wear)

November 20, 2022

There's lots of good information to read in books and online. You might not know that you can also "read" your tires and learn a lot about what shape they're in and if they are in need of attention. It's important to know how your tires are doing because a tire failure can be very dangerous to y... More

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

November 13, 2022

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 Center Appleton article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive ... More

Chilly Warning (Diagnosing a Noise in Cold Vehicle)

November 6, 2022

When the weather gets colder, sometimes the noises your vehicle makes will change. For example, you may notice a whining sound when you get going in the morning. It may go away when the vehicle warms up, but it's best not to ignore that sound because it could be a warning of worse things to com... More