Do I Need Brake Service? (Brake Service)
August 3, 2025
Think of how many times you put your foot on your vehicles brake pedal every day. And think of how much you rely on your brakes to slow down and stop your momentum. When it comes to safety systems, your brakes are at the top of the list, and thats why its so important to keep them in top condit... More
Reaching the Braking Point (Brake hose replacement)
July 20, 2025
If you notice your brakes arent working like they used to, thats the kind of thing thats important to have checked out soon. Thats because your brakes are extraordinarily important to the safe operation of your vehicle. Sometimes you feel like your brake pedal is feeling a little soft or its lo... More
Putting a Stop to Brake Problems (Brake Service)
June 15, 2025
It's safe to say that most drivers take their brakes for granted. You press on the brake pedal and the vehicle slows down or stops. It's easy to see why it is so important for your vehicle's brakes to be working correctly. Brakes are an important safety feature of any vehicle. When it comes to... More
Refresh Your Brakes (Brake Fluid Exchange)
December 22, 2024
Brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety components, and you may have noticed that they don't stop as surely as they used to. Maybe it takes you applying a little more pressure to them than before, or perhaps you get the feeling that they're not stopping you as quickly. Those could... More
Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)
June 16, 2024
If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle. That means your brakes have to work properly. Let's face it. You stop dozens of times every time you drive. And over time, that t... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton Advice: Don't Overlook These 10 Automotive Services
March 26, 2023
Organization is the key to managing a busy life in Wisconsin. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Appleton residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write oil change every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to t... More
Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)
March 12, 2023
Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a while, that adds up. Gradually, your stopping power isn't like it used to be. Since brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety features, it just makes sense to keep them performing well. Mos... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
May 12, 2019
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
Should Appleton Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?
January 7, 2019
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule but you take a second look at that severe service schedule and see some of the following: 1. Mo... More
Recommended Appleton Service Intervals
May 27, 2018
Everyone in Appleton, Wisconsin, knows we are advised to go to our Appleton dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Appleton residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she tells... More