Right or Left? Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell Power Steering Service

January 16, 2022

Have you ever driven a vehicle without power steering? If you have, then you probably appreciate how much easier it is to drive today's modern vehicles. Before power steering, all of the force to turn a vehicle had to come from the driver's arms. That's why old cars had such large steering wheels... More

That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)

January 2, 2022

If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wrong. After all, it never made that noise before, right? The sound you hear may becoming from a few sources. Let's take a look (or a listen) to some of the possibilities. First, you almost certainl... More

Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)

September 13, 2020

We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from the engine, steering would be a laborious pr... More

The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell

May 10, 2020

Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Powell auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle's wheels would have to come from you.The central el... More

Power Steering Service in Powell

March 22, 2020

Most Powell drivers are too young to remember life before power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let's look at how it works. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power steerin... More

Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Powell

March 17, 2019

Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Powell. If you took an informal poll around Powell you'd probably find that most vehicle owners have never heard of power steering service. That's not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most people in Powe... More

Defensive Driving in Powell, Ohio

March 3, 2019

There was a man in the Powell area who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home so he moved. (Just kidding!)When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local Ohio highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home in Powel... More

Steering Clear in Powell

December 16, 2018

Those who know vehicles believe the steering system may be the most vital component of them all. Perhaps you've found over the years your steering has gotten loose. Or maybe suddenly, your steering wheel has gotten very hard to turn. Let's steer you in the direction of understanding why this may ... More