What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Huntersville
September 13, 2022
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Huntersville area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Huntersville area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there probl... More
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
September 12, 2022
Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Huntersville driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Hunter... More
Hitting The Brakes In Huntersville
July 27, 2022
Hello Huntersville, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truck ro... More
Brake Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville in Huntersville
July 1, 2022
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Huntersville drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every North Carolina driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville, our team will check your brake system and let ... More
Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville
January 23, 2022
When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Huntersville drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads and sh... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
September 12, 2021
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Huntersville area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indicatio... More
A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)
July 25, 2021
We've all been there. You park your vehicle on a steeper than usual hill and worry about it rolling down while you're running your errands. So you decide you'll use the parking brake. When you get back, you release the parking brake, hit the ignition, put it in gear anduh, ohyou can feel the p... More
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
April 11, 2021
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... More
Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)
March 21, 2021
Stop! It's one of those things your vehicle has to do consistently and reliably. That's why brake maintenance is vitally important, worthwhile for you to make sure stays up to date. A brake system has many components. If your vehicle has disc brakes, they have pads that make contact with the rot... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Huntersville Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Huntersville
August 4, 2019
Let's talk about something critical for all Huntersville drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub kee... More