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
A Non-Starter (Alternator Problems in Cold Weather)
June 23, 2024
As the temperatures dip, we all know there could be problems starting our vehicles. After all, batteries can grow old and not hold a charge as well as when they were newer. Or starters can go bad. But there's one more component to keep an especially sharp eye on during winter: your alternator. T... More
Not-So-Common Sense (Sensor Failures)
June 16, 2024
So your vehicle won't start. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Battery dead? Starter motor worn out? Out of gas? Well, those are all reasons that make sense. But your vehicle may be refusing to start because one of its computers is being warned that to do so might damage it. Here's ... More
A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)
June 9, 2024
If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports. Maybe you accidentally left your vehicle in the "on" or "accessory" position when you last got out. M... More
That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)
June 2, 2024
If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wrong. After all, it never made that noise before, right? The sound you hear may becoming from a few sources. Let's take a look (or a listen) to some of the possibilities. First, you almost certainl... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha Engine Air Filter Replacement
May 26, 2024
When your experienced Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha technician changes your oil, he will also inspect your air filter. You shouldn't need a new air filter at every oil change, but you will need to change it regularly. Heed your technician's auto advice if they tell you to change your... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
May 19, 2024
Most Waukesha auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Waukesha, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Waukesha drivers actually save?In today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Serv... More