What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tuffy Amherst

May 26, 2024

Okay. You went to your local Amherst car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Amherst service center, but on the way, the Check Engine light ... More

Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Tuffy Amherst in Amherst

April 9, 2023

When we Amherst residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his abi... More

On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine

February 26, 2023

Starting in 1996, Tuffy Amherst service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is a computer that... More