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