Slipping into Fall (Driving with ABS Brakes)
July 28, 2024
As the weather changes over from hot to colder, drivers will have to deal with more slippery streets. And it's important to know how to drive with the brakes you have on your vehicle. In the 1970s, anti-lock braking systems (ABS) started to be installed on vehicles and they've been a game chang... More
Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)
January 21, 2024
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
Used Cars: Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Gahanna Advice on What to Do After You Buy
November 26, 2023
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Gahanna drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Gahanna area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when fami... More
Put the Brakes On! (Brake Caliper Replacement)
July 16, 2023
Keeping your vehicle's brakes in top shape is one of the most important things you can do for your safety and those on the road with you. Most drivers know a little about brake pads and rotors but maybe not so much about another brake component called the calipers. Disc brakes work by a mechanica... More
The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)
January 22, 2023
Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances reliably than ever before. When you ... More
Them's the Brakes (Brake Rotor Resurfacing)
January 1, 2023
Your vehicle's brakes wear out. It's inevitable. You'll notice it when you step on the brake pedal and feel it harder to stop, or there's vibration when you are braking. Most modern vehicles have disc brakes that each use a brake pad that press on a disc (disc brakes!) called a rotor. The fric... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Gahanna
July 14, 2022
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Gahanna area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Gahanna area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that y... More
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
July 13, 2022
Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Gahanna driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Cen... More
Odometer Rollback on Your Gahanna, Ohio Vehicle
April 3, 2022
How do Gahanna drivers know if an odometer is telling the truth?Well, back in '86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect Ohio consumers against mileage fraud. It says a Ohio seller must certify the mileage reported is the actual mileage.To have your odometer checked in Gahanna, Oh... More
Hitting the Brakes in Gahanna
November 3, 2019
Safety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself and other Gahanna drivers on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular inspection. There... More