Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
July 8, 2018
If you've ever been driving around Appleton and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field o... More
Relax When the Wind Blows in Wisconsin: Winter Car Prep for Appleton Drivers
March 6, 2018
When autumn comes around in Appleton, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Appleton drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice for Appleton ... More
New School: Automotive Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton Technician Training
November 1, 2017
Appleton consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have m... More
The Maintenance Free Myth
October 23, 2017
Sometimes we hear people in Appleton say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that comple... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
August 20, 2017
Wisconsin service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Appleton drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton fuel system... More
The Easy Way to Save Cash in Appleton
July 9, 2017
The hottest Wisconsin news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Appleton. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Appleton can d... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Appleton
June 19, 2017
As Appleton consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Wisconsin, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our ... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton?
May 15, 2017
Today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Appleton drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Wisconsin who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of aw... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Appleton, Wisconsin
April 10, 2017
The median age for cars in the Appleton, Wisconsin area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Appleton area, bring it into Tuffy Tire & ... More
Gas Savings in Appleton: Sharpen Your Pencil
March 27, 2017
High gas prices in Appleton increase the cost of living for Wisconsin drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Appleton vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled ma... More