Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
May 29, 2022
Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... More
The Third Brake Light (Third Brake Light Service)
May 22, 2022
So you thought you only had two brake lights. Look again and you'll see one in the center at a higher level than the two on either side of the vehicle. They're sometimes in the inside of the vehicle behind the back window, or they could be in the deck lid, on the roof or on the spare wheel carr... More
Tracking True in Lockport: Wheel Alignment
May 17, 2022
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension... More
The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
May 8, 2022
Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around several areas of the exhaust system. Ot... More
Do you have a Clue (Get the Most Out of a Service Visit)
May 1, 2022
When you head to the doctor, you probably have it in your mind what you're going to say about why you don't feel good. That way your doctor can use that information to diagnose your problem. You might want to think of that same approach when you take your vehicle in for a repair. Experts say wha... More