Breathe Deep With Your Cabin Air Filter
July 31, 2022
Bad air quality while you're driving around Shelby Township is nothing to sneeze at. But seriously, more and more vehicles these days come equipped with a cabin air filter. Since they're fairly new on the scene, a lot of folks don't know about them yet.These filters clean the air in the passenge... More
That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)
July 31, 2022
If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wrong. After all, it never made that noise before, right? The sound you hear may becoming from a few sources. Let's take a look (or a listen) to some of the possibilities. First, you almost certainl... More
Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips
July 30, 2022
Many Shelby Township drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the easiest ways to get a custom look is to get some new wheels. There are thousands of wheel designs at Shelby Township area tire shops to get you the look you want. And for many Shelby Township dr... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips in Shelby Township
July 29, 2022
Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Shelby Township road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the battery; the water... More
How Much is Enough for Shelby Township Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth
July 28, 2022
Most Shelby Township drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that bald tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tread at all when we think of a bald tire. And when we take our vehicles in for preventive maintenance, t... More
It Is Time to Check Your Intervals
July 27, 2022
Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to how long the parts in your vehicle will last under normal driving conditions. For this reason, they... More
Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea
July 26, 2022
At Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips we get a lot of Shelby Township drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Michigan, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won't l... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in Shelby Township
July 25, 2022
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (technica... More
Shelby Township Tire Repair
July 24, 2022
Most Shelby Township residents have experienced a flat tire. You know it's inconvenient and a pain. Our tires are important. Keeping them in good working order isn't just a big safety issue for Shelby Township drivers it also has a financial impact. With high Michigan gas prices, we've all hear... More
Keeping Your Cool (Coolant leak repair)
July 24, 2022
If theres one thing you should pay attention to with your vehicle, its the temperature gauge. Its the one that may say C---H (that means cold---hot). Or maybe yours has a picture of a thermometer on it and a blue and red zone. If you see the needle heading farther to the H or red area, that mea... More