Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips

September 28, 2022

These days many people in the Shelby Township area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service ... More

Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle

September 24, 2022

We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Shelby Township drive... More

Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Shelby Township?

September 20, 2022

Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Shelby Township?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 Michigan approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the countr... More

Looking Down the Road - Headlamps

September 18, 2022

If you've ever been driving around Shelby Township 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 ... More

Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last At Tuffy Shelby Township

September 7, 2022

A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Michigan news. Shelby Township people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better fuel economy and receive a government rebate. A lot of Shelby Township motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep... More

Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?

September 6, 2022

No matter how well they're made, vehicles are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. Think of all the moving parts. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the vehicle manufacturer to issue recall notices to Shelby Township residents and to fix th... More

Technician Training at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips

August 26, 2022

Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Tuffy Shelby Car Care Tips in Shelby Township. And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by automotiv... More

The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Shelby Township Drivers

August 6, 2022

People in Shelby Township have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 ... 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