Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

When "Oh, no!" Turns Into, "All right!"

Things we don't expect happen to our vehicles. And let's face, no one really wants to spend money on an unexpected repair. But if you are putting off going to your vehicle repair facility because y...

January 25, 2026

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Older Vehicles

Bad Vibrations (Brake Rotor Replacement)

If youve ever stepped on your brake pedal and felt your vehicle vibrate, thats a signal that you ...

Jan 18, 2026 Read

Exhaust

Positive Crankcase Ventilation ? PCV Valve Service at Tuffy Richmond

Hello CASCO! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduc...

Jan 11, 2026 Read

Service Intervals

Reaching the Braking Point (Brake hose replacement)

If you notice your brakes arent working like they used to, thats the kind of thing thats importan...

Jan 04, 2026 Read

Battery

A Non-Starter (Alternator Problems in Cold Weather)

As the temperatures dip, we all know there could be problems starting our vehicles. After all, ba...

Dec 28, 2025 Read

Windshield Wipers

Out with the Old (Vehicle Parts that Wear Out)

Some drivers don't pay any attention to their vehicles until something breaks. Others take them ...

Dec 21, 2025 Read

Older Vehicles

Why is My Brake Pedal Hard to Push?

When you push on your brake pedal, you should find your vehicle easy to stop. But at some point,...

Dec 14, 2025 Read

Windshield Wipers

(Ball Joint Replacement)

Every day that goes by, our bodies get a little more wear and tear on them. Our vehicles have th...

Dec 07, 2025 Read

Fluids

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Richmond: Battery Testing

The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced a...

Nov 30, 2025 Read

Windshield Wipers

In the Red (Why a Vehicle Overheats)

Heat is one thing that can damage a vehicle, especially if a problem isnt taken care of soon. Be...

Nov 23, 2025 Read