Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)

In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with it...

October 23, 2025

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Monitoring System

Distracted Driving

When asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking. Scientific studies, however, reveal...

Oct 12, 2025 Read

Exhaust

What Is an EGR Valve? (EGR Valve Service)

If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's somet...

Oct 05, 2025 Read

Tires

No Fountain of Youth (Aging Tires)

Can you think of anyone who enjoys aging? Wrinkles where you don't want them, gray hair, eyes th...

Sep 28, 2025 Read

PCV Valve

The Little Valve that Could (PCV Valve Replacement)

It's easy to get letters like PVC and PCV mixed up. PVC is a plastic that's used in a lot of thi...

Sep 21, 2025 Read

Service Intervals

Ask Tuffy Richmond About the Importance of Service Intervals

Today in our Tuffy Richmond blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service interva...

Sep 14, 2025 Read

Service Intervals

Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)

Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a whil...

Sep 08, 2025 Read

Windshield Wipers

Drivers that "T" Us Off (Bad Driving Practices)

We've all seen drivers who do things thatlet's be frankreally irritate us. They're inconsiderate...

Sep 01, 2025 Read

Tires and Wheels

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Richmond: Where Should New Tires Be Placed

When CASCO drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which...

Aug 25, 2025 Read

Tire Rotation and Balancing

Round and Round (Wheel Balancing)

In a perfect world, all wheels and tires would be perfectly round and weigh exactly the same at e...

Aug 18, 2025 Read