Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
March 17, 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
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
March 10, 2024
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Amherst 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 tha... More
Brake Service at Tuffy Amherst in Amherst
January 7, 2024
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Amherst 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 Amherst, our team will check your brake system and let you know if there are any proble... More
Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)
September 25, 2022
If you were to name the most important safety feature on your vehicle right now, what would your answer be? A lot of driving experts would agree that its your brakes. Most newer vehicles use a well-engineered and efficient style of brakes called disc brakes. The name disc brakes comes from one ... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
September 26, 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