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
Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
July 5, 2020
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More
Busting Automotive Myths in Appleton, Wisconsin
June 28, 2020
Myths passed around our Appleton, Wisconsin community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decede... More
Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
March 15, 2020
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton we've had a lot of Appleton customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Wisconsin. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine ye... More
Can Your Car Last Another Year?
January 15, 2020
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Appleton car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Appleton, Wisconsin, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in Appleton
November 24, 2019
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton for a checkup and he said that he read on th... More
Let Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
November 17, 2019
Appleton area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Appleton drivers want ... More
Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle
August 18, 2019
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles... More