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Vive la Differential at Tuffy Richmond in Richmond

There are a lot of drivers in Richmond who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Michigan these days, the diffe...

July 16, 2023

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Windshield Wipers

The Key Won't Turn! (Ignition Problems)

You've just arrived at the store shopping and you're ready to head home. You put your key in the...

Jul 09, 2023 Read

Fluids

Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)

Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not...

Jul 02, 2023 Read

Tires

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

You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they con...

Jun 25, 2023 Read

Transmission

Check Engine Light Diagnosis at Tuffy Richmond

Hello Richmond . Have you ever had your Check Engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl ...

Jun 18, 2023 Read

Older Vehicles

Hitting The Brakes In Richmond

Hello Richmond, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves ar...

Jun 11, 2023 Read

Older Vehicles

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Richmond: Rotor Problems

The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your...

Jun 04, 2023 Read

Maintenance

Tuffy Richmond Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On

All Richmond service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a fe...

May 28, 2023 Read

Cabin Air Filter

Air Conditioning Maintenance at Tuffy Richmond in Richmond

Warm weather or cold, Richmond drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning...

May 21, 2023 Read

Timing Belt

It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Tuffy Richmond

If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more po...

May 14, 2023 Read