Smooth Operator (Shocks and Struts)
September 29, 2024
Few of us ever drive somewhere without encountering some pretty rough roads, and it's amazing how well our vehicles are able to smooth out the ride. Thank your shocks and struts. The two parts are similar. Some cars have shocks in the rear, and struts in the front. Others have struts all around... More
Need a New Battery? Call Tuffy Bonita Springs Today
September 22, 2024
Hello Bonita Springs drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Bonita Springs, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process ... More
Maintaining Your Older Car in Bonita Springs, Florida
September 15, 2024
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Bonita Springs, Florida: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Bonita Springs motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new ve... More
Maintaining Your Diesel in Bonita Springs
September 8, 2024
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Bonita Springs area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Bonita Sp... More
Fuel Filter Service in Bonita Springs, Florida
September 1, 2024
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right.Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to remember because it is a long list, but your service cent... More