Car Care Tips & Advice

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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 at Tuffy Richmond when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item ...

November 30, 2025

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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

Cooling System

Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)

In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. N...

Oct 23, 2025 Read

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