Battery Replacement at Tuffy Richmond in CASCO
May 12, 2024
Hello, welcome to Tuffy Richmond. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in CASCO runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Tuffy Richmond are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke detectors or TV remote, they we... More
Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle
April 7, 2024
Today, Tuffy Richmond is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in CASCO are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent years. If you have question... More
Super Slick at Tuffy Richmond in CASCO: Synthetic Oil
August 16, 2023
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
August 10, 2023
You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's components? One of the most important parts under your hood to keep clean is your vehicle's battery. With a d... More
Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
July 2, 2023
Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water i... More
Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle
March 26, 2023
If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Richmond, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as you drive ... More
Need a New Battery? Call Tuffy Richmond Today
March 5, 2023
Hello Richmond 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 Richmond, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process continues ov... More
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
September 25, 2022
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More
Battery Replacement at Tuffy Richmond in Richmond
July 24, 2022
Hello, welcome to Tuffy Richmond. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Richmond runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Tuffy Richmond are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke detectors or TV remote, they... More
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
June 26, 2022
If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal. ... More