Automotive Tips from Tuffy Amherst: When to Replace a Damaged Tire

July 25, 2021

Repair or Replace? Thats a question Amherst drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the should... More

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