Need a New Battery? Call Tuffy Walled Lake Today
November 29, 2016
Hello Walled Lake drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Walled Lake, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process contin... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Walled Lake Car Owners
November 23, 2016
A generation ago, Walled Lake drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Walled Lake shop every year or two for repa... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Walled Lake: Where Should New Tires Be Placed
November 14, 2016
When Walled Lake drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake syste... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Walled Lake: Passing the Smell Test
November 7, 2016
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Walled Lake residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Michigan folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we ... More
Differential Service at Tuffy Walled Lake: Viva la Difference
November 1, 2016
Every vehicle on Michigan roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Walled Lake residents don't have a clue what it is.The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when you turn, the inside tire on the turn travels a ... More