Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

A Non-Starter (Alternator Problems in Cold Weather)

As the temperatures dip, we all know there could be problems starting our vehicles. After all, batteries can grow old and not hold a charge as well as when they were newer. Or starters can go bad. ...

December 28, 2025

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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

Inspection

The Vivacious Vernal Vehicle (Preparing Vehicle for Spring)

Most of us look forward to spring because the days are longer, the weather's warmer and we can fi...

Nov 16, 2025 Read

Shocks & Struts

Don't Be Shocked (Shock Absorbers)

If you've ever ridden down a rough road on your bicycle, you know how hard a ride it can be. Yet...

Nov 09, 2025 Read

Fluids

The Tuffy Richmond Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle

The automotive professionals at Tuffy Richmond would like to give CASCO drivers an update on some...

Nov 02, 2025 Read

Timing Belt

T for Transmission, T for Trouble (Automatic Transmission Trouble Signs)

One of the hardest working components of your vehicle is its transmission, shifting gears up and ...

Oct 27, 2025 Read