Economics of Maintenance for Northville Auto Owners
December 26, 2022
Buying a new car in Northville is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Northville who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having s... More
The Maintenance Free Myth
December 25, 2022
Sometimes we hear people in Northville say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that comp... More
Below 45 Degrees in Northville: Consider Winter Tires
December 25, 2022
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Northville drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. MI drivers ran out and bo... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Northville: Passing the Smell Test
December 24, 2022
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Northville residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All MI folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we forget ... More
Tuffy Northville Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
December 23, 2022
Welcome to the Tuffy Northville automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Northville conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the tire will actu... More
Start Me Up (Ignition Systems)
December 18, 2022
When you start up your gasoline engine car, you may not know that it's using the same ignition principles as it has for decades. You have spark plugs that require enough power so a spark can jump across a gap at its tip. Years ago, a vehicle's 12-volt system had to produce 15,000-25,000 volts t... More
Northville Exhaust and Emissions Service
December 18, 2022
Many Northville residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like Tuffy Northville is really a lot more comprehensive these days.For example... More
I NEED All Wheel Drive (Pros and Cons of AWD)
December 17, 2022
So winter has arrived and you don't feel confident in how your 2-wheel drive vehicle does in the snow and ice. You envy all those people with all-wheel-drive (AWD) and 4-wheel-drive (4WD) cars, trucks and SUVs. You start thinking, "I need one of those. I'll be able to go anywhere without any w... More
Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)
December 16, 2022
Stop! It's one of those things your vehicle has to do consistently and reliably. That's why brake maintenance is vitally important, worthwhile for you to make sure stays up to date. A brake system has many components. If your vehicle has disc brakes, they have pads that make contact with the rot... More
Road Ready (Trip Inspection)
December 14, 2022
Maybe you've been cooped up for a while and are yearning for a change of scenery. Or maybe you need to visit a relative who lives far away. You choose not to fork out the big bucks for airline tickets, so it's time for a road trip. Make sure you're road ready by having your vehicle professiona... More