Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicle
August 4, 2024
If you're reading this article in Northville, MI, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Tuffy Northville tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional service. Your he... More
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
July 28, 2024
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Northville Car Owners
April 14, 2024
A generation ago, Northville drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Northville shop every year or two for repair... More
Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
February 25, 2024
At Tuffy Northville we've had a lot of Northville customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in MI. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent of all veh... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Tuffy Northville?
December 24, 2023
Today's Tuffy Northville article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Northville drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in MI who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the dire blanket s... More
I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Northville
August 27, 2023
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Northville area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Northville drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle winds... More
Gas Savings in Northville: Sharpen Your Pencil
April 2, 2023
High gas prices in Northville increase the cost of living for MI drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Northville vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled maint... More
10 Services Northville Drivers Often Overlook
March 12, 2023
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Northville. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. S... More
Change Your Engine Air Filter at Tuffy Northville
March 5, 2023
Many Northville car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air ... More
Budget for Maintenance in Northville
January 1, 2023
Sometimes busy Northville residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around MI in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced the ... More