Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Appleton?
November 26, 2023
There is a clear and vocal demand in Appleton and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Wisconsin market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Appleton area roads today, and many more being dev... More
Differential Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton
August 22, 2022
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Appleton, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton service advisor tha... More
How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)
August 7, 2022
Automotive design has come a long way since the days of the Model T, especially when it comes to safety technology. You can thank computers for a lot of the latest innovations. Here are a few that have been making their mark in recent years. Adaptive cruise control. This is cruise control with... More
Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Appleton, Wisconsin
July 25, 2022
Every car in Appleton, Wisconsin, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense ... More
What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?
July 22, 2022
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Appleton, Wisconsin, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Appleton drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's understandab... More
Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)
August 8, 2021
When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... More
Time for Differential Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton?
March 29, 2020
Hello Appleton - let's talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differential is on the back axle. With front-wheel drive cars, the differential is up front. All-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive vehicles have three differentials - front, rear and in the middle. So you see, yo... More
The Best Test
January 20, 2020
Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... More
For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)
August 25, 2019
Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More
Lease or Buy?
February 11, 2019
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Appleton drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pays d... More