(Ball Joint Replacement)
April 26, 2026
Every day that goes by, our bodies get a little more wear and tear on them. Our vehicles have the same issue. The older we get and the farther we travel, certain parts start showing some wear. Think of your hips. There are parts of our vehicles that are similar to them; just like hips allow y... More
More than Pads and Rotors (Brake Caliper Replacement)
April 19, 2026
You might be familiar with brake pads and rotors, two components of your vehicle's brakes that have to be regularly serviced. Here's another important component of your brakes: the calipers. Calipers are used in disc brakes, the type of brakes now found in most recently manufactured vehicles. ... More
Appleton Customer Detective Work
April 15, 2026
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed.Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So, it's ... More
If the Shoe Fits (Brake Shoe Replacement [Rear])
April 14, 2026
When it comes to brakes on your vehicle, we all know how important it is to keep them working well because they are vital safety equipment. After all, if you cant slow down and stop, you cant drive safely. While many vehicles use what are called disc brakes, theres another type of brakes that ... More
E-85 Fuel Safety Advice from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton
August 27, 2018
Today at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You've probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the Appleton area. Some newer vehi... More