Drive Train Service in Amherst at Tuffy Amherst
July 18, 2021
The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Amherst: Wiper Blade Options
July 11, 2021
Wiper blades are critically important to Amherst drivers for good driving visibility and safety. When its time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Amherst drivers should always use at least the design or grade that came with their vehicle.... More
How to Get Better Gas Mileage in Amherst
July 4, 2021
There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Amherst can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and programs take forever to load. Eventually, many of us just get... More
Amherst Alignment Service
June 27, 2021
Your car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn't feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into... More
Move it or Lose It (Dormant Vehicles)
June 20, 2021
When it comes to your vehicle, driving it too much can cause some issues. But what about not driving a vehicle enough? That has consequences as well. Here are a few things that can happen if a vehicle isn't driven enough. When the engine doesn't operate, the oil isn't lubricating. That means so... More
Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle
June 13, 2021
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Amherst drivers want ... More
When You Hear the Crash in Amherst: What to Do After an Accident
June 6, 2021
Motorists in North America drive about 3 trillion miles/4.8 trillion kilometers every year. There are over 250+ million licensed drivers, and approximately 6.2 million accidents happen every year. Unfortunately, if we're going to drive vehicles, there are going to be accidents. Knowing what to do... More
Beware Dangers of Spring Driving (Seasonal Driving Tips)
June 6, 2021
Sure, winter is quickly fading in the rearview mirror, but the peril of icy roads is replaced with a whole new set of driving challenges in spring. Deer and other wildlife. You are not the only one who gets spring fever. Animals do, too, and spring is the time they start looking for mates and fo... More
The Tuffy Amherst Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil
June 5, 2021
A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Amherst area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in Amherst can conserve f... More
Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle
June 4, 2021
Today, Tuffy Amherst is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Amherst are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent years. If you have questio... More