Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips in Shelby Township

July 29, 2018

If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More

The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips

July 23, 2018

Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Shelby Township auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle's wheels would have to come from you.The c... More

When "Oh, no!" Turns Into, "All right!"

July 17, 2018

Things we don't expect happen to our vehicles. And let's face, no one really wants to spend money on an unexpected repair. But if you are putting off going to your vehicle repair facility because you're dreading bad news, you might just be putting off some good news. There was one minivan driver ... More

Let Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips Help You Extend the Life of Your Car

July 8, 2018

If you haven't shopped in the Shelby Township area for a new vehicle recently, you're likely to experience some sticker shock. It seems everything is costing more these days. And when you consider the price of auto financing in Shelby Township, and insurance, the idea of hanging on to your old ve... More

Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running

July 3, 2018

At Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips we've had a lot of Shelby Township customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Michigan. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And ... More