Hitting the Brakes in Lockport

February 27, 2017

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 Lockport drivers on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular inspection. Ther... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport: Where Should New Tires Be Placed

February 19, 2017

When Lockport drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake systems.... More

Nighttime Visibility in Lockport

February 14, 2017

There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the Lockport area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let's focus on visibilityIt's said that 90 percent of our driving decisions... More

Fuel Injection Basics for Lockport

February 6, 2017

All modern Lockport vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Lockport drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and burned in the en... More