Differential Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy
March 31, 2024
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Troy, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy service advisor that your differen... More
Differential Service in Troy, Michigan - What You Need to Know
March 3, 2024
Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Troy, Michigan, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differential. S... More
Lease or Buy?
September 4, 2022
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Troy drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pays down ... More
Vive la Differential at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy in Troy
July 17, 2022
There are a lot of drivers in Troy who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Michigan these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Troy folks don't even have to thin... More
What to Do in Case of an Accident in Troy
December 12, 2021
Screeching tires, crunching metal it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Troy, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what Troy drivers should do in case of an accident:When an accident occurs, you sho... More
Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Troy, Michigan
February 21, 2021
Every car in Troy, Michigan, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense Visib... More
Drive Train Service in Troy at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy
May 8, 2019
The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... More
Drive Train - What You Need to Know In Troy
August 12, 2015
One Troy automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Troy, but they're very critical. First let's define what the driveline is: Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine a... More