THE IMPORTANCE OF VISIBILITY (Cleaning Vehicle Glass)
September 1, 2024
We've all been through it. The vehicle ahead of us kicks up mud, slush, snow or salt on our windshield and we can't see a thing. And not being able to see a thing when we're driving? Not a good thing. Debris on a vehicle's glass can be blinding when driving directly into the sun. And other thi... More
Out with the Old (Vehicle Parts that Wear Out)
August 25, 2024
Some drivers don't pay any attention to their vehicles until something breaks. Others take them into their service repair facility for maintenance even before a problem develops. Still, even if you fit into the second group, there are some parts on a vehicle that will simply wear out over time.... More
Your Vehicle is Talking to YOU (Service Warning Signs)
August 18, 2024
Your vehicle may be like that famous battery bunny, the one that just keeps going and going. But while it may seem sometimes like you never need to take your vehicle in to be worked on, there are some things you should keep your eyes, ears and nose out for. They are warning you about something t... More
Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Waukesha
August 11, 2024
Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine has to do with the c... More
Light Up your Life (Headlamp Replacement)
August 4, 2024
Did you know that having a burned out headlight can result in your rearview mirror reflecting some flashing lights? In other words, you might get pulled over by the police for only having one working headlight, because in most places it's against the law. Not only is it illegal to drive with one... More
How Does Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha Know What to Recommend?
July 28, 2024
When you drop your vehicle off at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha in Waukesha, they don't just poke around under your hood looking for stuff to do. Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha professionals have lists and procedures they follow for different types of service. First of all,... More
Shake It up in Waukesha!: Why Wheel Balancing
July 21, 2024
Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance. When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of balance... More
Put the Brakes On! (Brake Caliper Replacement)
July 14, 2024
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
10 Services Waukesha Drivers Often Overlook
July 7, 2024
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Waukesha. 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. Spe... More
A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)
June 30, 2024
Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehicle's air conditioning system is built to last a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, sometimes it fails. It helps to know a little about how the A/C works. There's a compressor that press... More