Battery Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy in Troy

February 23, 2020

Hello, welcome to Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Troy runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke d... More

Not-So-Common Sense (Sensor Failures)

February 16, 2020

So your vehicle won't start. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Battery dead? Starter motor worn out? Out of gas? Well, those are all reasons that make sense. But your vehicle may be refusing to start because one of its computers is being warned that to do so might damage it. Here's ... More

The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Troy Drivers

February 9, 2020

People in Troy 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 km to 13,00... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy: Causes of Wheel Misalignment

February 2, 2020

When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Troy drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While... More