Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg
January 26, 2020
Most Perrysburg folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Perrysburg market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would ha... More
10 Services Perrysburg Drivers Often Overlook
January 20, 2020
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Perrysburg. 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
AAA - Cautions in Extreme Heat
January 19, 2020
{?video;480;360;http://www.youtube.com/embed/0t63k66IjSk;http://www.protech-automotive.com/Car-Care-Tips/content/images/AAA_ExtremeHeat.jpg;/video?} With temperatures soaring to record highs around the country, AAA cautions motorists not to underestimate the ways in which extreme heat can wreak ... More
Wasteful Thinking
January 19, 2020
With the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin. Some vehicles offer remote starting that let you do that from the comfort of your home or apartment. But is letting your vehicle idle like that ... More
Below 45 Degrees in Perrysburg: Consider Winter Tires
January 18, 2020
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 Perrysburg drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Ohio drivers ran out and ... More
Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)
January 17, 2020
In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with it, you may be able to reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle, maybe even prevent getting stranded ... More
The Turn Signal Mystery (Turn Signal Problems)
January 16, 2020
Some problems are easy to diagnose on a vehicle; others aren't. Figuring out what's wrong with a malfunctioning turn signal sometimes fits into both categories. By the way, if your tempted to just leave your broken blinker broken, remember you can get a ticket for not using them, not to mention... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
January 15, 2020
Perrysburg drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you'll feel it in the ste... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg in Perrysburg
January 14, 2020
Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Perrysburg road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the battery; the water pump... More