Severe Service Requirements

November 23, 2022

A lot of Shelby Township drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer... More

I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Shelby Township

November 19, 2022

About 90% of our driving decisions in the Shelby Township area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Shelby Township drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our veh... More

10 Overlooked Services In Shelby Township

November 15, 2022

We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Shelby Township. Some days its all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. Thats why youve gotta be organized. Lists, PDA, calendar- we have to keep track of it all. So lets talk about schedules.... More

Synthetic Oil for Shelby Township Autos

November 13, 2022

If you are a driver in Shelby Township and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil ... More

Better Service - Better Economy

November 10, 2022

The hottest Shelby Township news story may be different everyday, but theres one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Shelby Township. But weve found several basic things that any Shelby Township vehicle owner can do to greatly reduce their gas consumption, ... More

Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On

November 5, 2022

All Shelby Township service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coo... More

Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Shelby Township, Michigan

November 4, 2022

The median age for cars in the Shelby Township, Michigan area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Shelby Township area, bring it into Tuffy Shelby Ca... More

Make Your Vehicle Last

October 31, 2022

We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Michigan folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do ... More

Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?

October 30, 2022

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 Shelby Towns... More

Keys to Long Lasting Vehicle

October 25, 2022

New cars cost so much these days. Add financing and insurance and, well a new vehicle may not seem so attractive. A lot of Shelby Township, Michigan people are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer. The good news is that with the current state of automotive engineering and manufactur... More