Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Smooth Operator (Shocks and Struts)

Few of us ever drive somewhere without encountering some pretty rough roads, and it's amazing how well our vehicles are able to smooth out the ride. Thank your shocks and struts.The two parts are s...

September 22, 2024

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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 Powell residents kn...

Sep 15, 2024 Read

Fluids

Wired! (Battery Cable Service)

Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have exp...

Sep 08, 2024 Read

Tire Rotation and Balancing

Round and Round (Wheel Balancing)

In a perfect world, all wheels and tires would be perfectly round and weigh exactly the same at e...

Sep 01, 2024 Read

Inspection

Beware Dangers of Spring Driving (Seasonal Driving Tips)

Sure, winter is quickly fading in the rearview mirror, but the peril of icy roads is replaced wit...

Aug 25, 2024 Read

Inspection

Road Ready (Trip Inspection)

Maybe you've been cooped up for a while and are yearning for a change of scenery. Or maybe you n...

Aug 18, 2024 Read

Windshield Wipers

Poor Reflections (Door Mirror Problems)

Mirror, mirror on the door, why is my vision there so poor? Well, you could have a broken outside...

Aug 11, 2024 Read

Diagnostics

What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Powell

Okay. You went to your local Powell car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Che...

Aug 04, 2024 Read

Cooling System

Mercury Rising (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)

The heat is on, and your vehicle takes a beating when it is. Several of your vehicle's systems a...

Jul 28, 2024 Read

Older Vehicles

A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)

We've all been there. You park your vehicle on a steeper than usual hill and worry about it roll...

Jul 21, 2024 Read