See the Light (Automatic High Beam Dimmers)
February 23, 2025
It's happened to all of us. We're driving down a highway at night and over a crest appears a car with its high beams blazing. You are momentarily blinded, hoping the other driver will switch them to their low beam setting and restore your vision. Not only do we not appreciate being blinded, fac... More
Out of Joint (CV Joint and Boot Replacement)
February 16, 2025
If you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, it has components called CV joints which enable you to turn your wheels smoothly. The CV stands for constant velocity. In essence, its a set of gears that connect a shaft that allows power from the transmission to be sent to the wheels. When you turn the ... More
Trickle Down Technology
February 9, 2025
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Bonita Springs: Battery Testing
February 2, 2025
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Tuffy Bonita Springs when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Bonita Springs drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possib... More
The Economy of Maintenance for Bonita Springs Drivers
January 26, 2025
Do I keep my old vehicle or buy a new one? It's a question most Bonita Springs drivers ask themselves at some time or another.Generally, what it comes down to is the choice between a car payment and the possibility of repair bills. Most of the time, we want to choose the car payment because we do... More
Steering You Right (Power Steering Signs of Problems)
January 19, 2025
Nearly every modern vehicle on the road today has power steering, a wonderful invention that makes steering take far less effort than it did in the "good old days." Today, we take our steering for granted: until something goes wrong, that is. Most power steering these days is rack-and-pinion, th... More
Clean Machine (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)
January 12, 2025
As your vehicle ages, its performance isnt quite what it used to be, but many of us never notice the change because its gradual. So here are a few questions to ask yourself. Does your vehicle feel like it doesnt have the pep that it used to? Have you noticed your fuel economy isnt quite as good... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Bonita Springs: Rotor Problems
January 5, 2025
The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Bonita Springs.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result ... More
Them's the Brakes (Brake Rotor Resurfacing)
December 29, 2024
Your vehicle's brakes wear out. It's inevitable. You'll notice it when you step on the brake pedal and feel it harder to stop, or there's vibration when you are braking. Most modern vehicles have disc brakes that each use a brake pad that press on a disc (disc brakes!) called a rotor. The fric... More
Good Service at Tuffy Bonita Springs Equals Good Fuel Economy in Bonita Springs
December 22, 2024
Whether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Bonita Springs drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in Florida, but does it really add up to much? How much can we boost our fuel economy through pr... More