The Maintenance Free Myth
January 26, 2020
Sometimes we hear people in Troy say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complexity... More
Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Troy, Michigan
January 19, 2020
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Michigan environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Troy drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Troy area... More
Busting Automotive Myths in Troy, Michigan
January 12, 2020
Myths passed around our Troy, Michigan community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decedents t... More
Coolant Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Troy
January 5, 2020
Troy residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of Michigan temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what.' Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing. Very hot, high pressure, corrosive...And all the while, it has to... More
When You Hear the Crash in Troy: What to Do After an Accident
January 1, 2020
Motorists in North America drive about 3 trillion miles/4.8 trillion kilometers every year. There are over 250+ million licensed drivers, and approximately 6.2 million accidents happen every year. Unfortunately, if we're going to drive vehicles, there are going to be accidents. Knowing what to do... More