Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

A Turn for the Worse (Using Turn Signals)

Distracted driving is bad, you know that. Daydreaming, talking on the cell phone, putting your makeup on in the rear view mirror. All bad. But there's something else that causes more than twice ...

December 18, 2022

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Fluids

Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?

Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Appleton residents ...

Dec 11, 2022 Read

Fluids

The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)

If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be ...

Dec 04, 2022 Read

Windshield Wipers

Power Failure (Broken Power Seat)

Know anyone who doesn't love a power seat in an SUV, a car, truck or van? They're convenient and ...

Nov 27, 2022 Read

Tires

Read a Good Tire Lately? (Tire Wear)

There's lots of good information to read in books and online. You might not know that you can al...

Nov 20, 2022 Read

Maintenance

Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton

Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramo...

Nov 13, 2022 Read

Windshield Wipers

Chilly Warning (Diagnosing a Noise in Cold Vehicle)

When the weather gets colder, sometimes the noises your vehicle makes will change. For example, ...

Nov 06, 2022 Read

Tires and Wheels

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Appleton: Where Should New Tires Be Placed

When Appleton drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on wh...

Oct 30, 2022 Read

Windshield Wipers

Stuck! (Vehicle Door Issues)

This may have happened to you. You drive somewhere and get out of your vehicle only to try closi...

Oct 23, 2022 Read

Tires

The Flat Fix that Fits (Tire Repairs)

Can you think of anyone who likes getting a flat tire? Of course not. But when one of your tire...

Oct 16, 2022 Read