Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
March 31, 2024
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Elyria
February 25, 2024
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Elyria area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Elyria area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you... More
More than Pads and Rotors (Brake Caliper Replacement)
February 18, 2024
You might be familiar with brake pads and rotors, two components of your vehicle's brakes that have to be regularly serviced. Here's another important component of your brakes: the calipers. Calipers are used in disc brakes, the type of brakes now found in most recently manufactured vehicles. A... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
September 24, 2023
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Elyria area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication that... More
Used Cars: Tuffy Elyria (Leona St) Advice on What to Do After You Buy
September 17, 2023
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Elyria drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Elyria area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when famili... More
Brake Service at Tuffy Elyria (Leona St) in Elyria
July 9, 2023
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Elyria drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Ohio driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy Elyria (Leona St), our team will check your brake system and let you know if there are a... More
Bad Vibrations (Brake Rotor Replacement)
May 7, 2023
If youve ever stepped on your brake pedal and felt your vehicle vibrate, thats a signal that you shouldnt ignore. A pulsating brake pedal is a sign that something is wrong. Braking action should be smooth, sure, and quiet, not shaky and noisy. Most newer vehicles have disc brakes, called that b... More
Tuffy Elyria (Leona St) Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Elyria
November 6, 2022
Let's talk about something critical for all Elyria drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub keeps you... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
September 27, 2021
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)
September 12, 2021
Stop! It's one of those things your vehicle has to do consistently and reliably. That's why brake maintenance is vitally important, worthwhile for you to make sure stays up to date. A brake system has many components. If your vehicle has disc brakes, they have pads that make contact with the rot... More