Emergency Items for Walled Lake
August 31, 2022
Safe Michigan travel starts with preventive maintenance and good vehicle care at Tuffy Walled Lake. But there are other things Walled Lake residents can do to prepare for emergencies on the road. Here's some auto advice that can help you plan for emergencies, and just may save your life or some... More
The Easy Way to Save Cash in Walled Lake
August 30, 2022
The hottest Michigan news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Walled Lake. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Walled Lake ... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
August 29, 2022
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Walled Lake area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Walled Lake
August 28, 2022
As Walled Lake consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Michigan, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of ou... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
August 28, 2022
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
Watching Your Check Engine Light
August 27, 2022
Did you know that most of the cars driving around Walled Lake, Michigan, carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969?New cars sold in the Walled Lake area have as many as 12 networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. In fa... More
Maintenance Free Myth
August 26, 2022
Sometimes we hear Walled Lake drivers say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's cars and trucks are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. Al... More
Saving Lives in Walled Lake with Tire Pressure
August 25, 2022
All new passenger vehicles on our Walled Lake, Michigan, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since they are fairly new, a lot of people have questions about them.First off, the most important thing is tha... More
Ethics of Automotive Repair in Walled Lake
August 24, 2022
We're going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And the Walled Lake automotive service and repair industry hasn't been given a pass either.Unfortunately,... More
Air Conditioning Maintenance at Tuffy Walled Lake in Walled Lake
August 23, 2022
Warm weather or cold, Walled Lake drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Walled Lake people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Tuffy Walled Lake, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedules for air ... More