Severe Service Requirements
August 31, 2022
A lot of Huntersville drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of... More
Gas Savings in Huntersville: Sharpen Your Pencil
August 19, 2022
High gas prices in Huntersville increase the cost of living for North Carolina drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Huntersville vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in Huntersville
August 4, 2022
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (tech... More
Make Your Vehicle Last
August 3, 2022
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, North Carolina folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had ... More
Huntersville Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
August 2, 2022
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Huntersville drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Huntersville drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are mos... More
10 Services Huntersville Drivers Often Overlook
July 29, 2022
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Huntersville. 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.... More
Maintaining Your Older Car in Huntersville, North Carolina
July 22, 2022
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Huntersville, North Carolina: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Huntersville motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new... More
Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea
July 19, 2022
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville we get a lot of Huntersville drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around North Carolina, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and ... More
Keep Your Huntersville Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
July 12, 2022
Hey Huntersville - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very... More
Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle
July 10, 2022
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Huntersville drivers ... More