Gas Smell! (What Causes Gasoline Odors)
January 30, 2022
If you've ever walked into your garage and noticed it smelled like gasoline, pay attention. Gasoline can be dangerous, both from the health problems fumes can cause and the fire danger gasoline presents. There are many things that can cause a vehicle to give off a gasoline odor. One of the easi... More
Unlock the Secret (Malfunctioning Door Lock Actuator)
January 23, 2022
What a convenience power door locks are on a vehicle. The latest don't even require you to push the button on the key fob; all you have to do is have it with you. But sometimes there's a component of power door locks that can fail, especially when they are used several times each day. Those ar... More
Problems with Suspension Solved at Tuffy Tire & Auto Perrysburg in Perrysburg
January 16, 2022
A vehicle's suspension system is tough. It can last for years and after lots of driving for Perrysburg drivers. But it can be damaged quickly by hitting a pothole, curb or rock, and it can wear more quickly if you frequently drive off-road or on bumpy roads. A workhorse vehicle one that hauls he... More
I NEED All Wheel Drive (Pros and Cons of AWD)
January 9, 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
Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Ohio Driving
January 2, 2022
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Perrysburg knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Perrysburg area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartm... More
Fears and Gears (Signs of Automatic Transmission Problems)
January 1, 2022
Automatic transmissions rule. The old days of shifting your own gears are a thing of the past for most drivers. But automatic transmission trouble can be a big inconvenience for any driver if it comes at the wrong time in the wrong place. Here are some signs to look out for that may mean you ar... More