Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
December 24, 2023
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Amherst Bigf... More
Change Your Engine Air Filter at Tuffy Amherst
December 10, 2023
Many Amherst car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air fil... More
The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
October 29, 2023
If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and you'd still get the same horsepower. The technology to do just that has been around for a long t... More
Gas Savings in Amherst: Sharpen Your Pencil
June 11, 2023
High gas prices in Amherst increase the cost of living for Ohio drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Amherst vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled maintenan... More
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
May 28, 2023
If you've ever been driving around Amherst and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field of... More
Amherst Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
April 23, 2023
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Amherst drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Amherst drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of your ... More
The Easy Way to Save Cash in Amherst
March 19, 2023
The hottest Ohio news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Amherst. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Amherst can do to gr... More
Let Tuffy Amherst Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
March 5, 2023
Amherst area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Amherst drivers want to... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Amherst
February 5, 2023
Every Amherst car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced. So b... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Amherst?
January 22, 2023
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Amherst?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Ohio approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New airba... More