What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)

July 31, 2022

You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they contain a wealth of information. There's a long combination of letters and numbers that can tell you a whole lot about what tires your vehicle was designed to be riding on. Let's check out this example... More

All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Tuffy Fort Myers (Colonial Blvd)

July 24, 2022

When all of your vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday driving in Fort Myers can cause your vehicle's wheels to be out of alignment.Driving for an extended time around Fort ... More

Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power

July 17, 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 Fort Myers driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Fort Myers (Colonial... More

Start Me Up (Ignition Systems)

July 10, 2022

When you start up your gasoline engine car, you may not know that it's using the same ignition principles as it has for decades. You have spark plugs that require enough power so a spark can jump across a gap at its tip. Years ago, a vehicle's 12-volt system had to produce 15,000-25,000 volts t... More

Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Tuffy Fort Myers (Colonial Blvd)

July 3, 2022

Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Tuffy Fort Myers (Colonial Blvd) article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night ... More