Automotive Detective Work in Shelby Township
July 7, 2022
There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Shelby Township. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms w... More
The Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
June 29, 2022
Modern Shelby Township vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minut... More
On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
March 3, 2019
Starting in 1996, Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips 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 ... More
Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips in Shelby Township
November 1, 2017
When we Shelby Township 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... More
What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips
April 18, 2016
Okay. You went to your local Shelby Township 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 Shelby Township service center, but on the way, the Che... More
The Tuffy Shelby Township Guide To Vehicle Diagnosis
September 16, 2015
Modern Shelby Township vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a mi... More
Automotive Detective Work In Shelby Township
July 22, 2015
Theres a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Shelby Township. Figuring out whats wrong with your SUV has a lot of similarities to figuring out whats wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when so... More