The Vivacious Vernal Vehicle (Preparing Vehicle for Spring)
November 3, 2024
Most of us look forward to spring because the days are longer, the weather's warmer and we can finally get our vehicles into warm weather mode. Here are a few things that will breathe fresh energy into anyone's car, SUV, truck or van. First thing is a good cleaning, especially underneath. If you... More
Road Ready (Trip Inspection)
June 9, 2024
Maybe you've been cooped up for a while and are yearning for a change of scenery. Or maybe you need to visit a relative who lives far away. You choose not to fork out the big bucks for airline tickets, so it's time for a road trip. Make sure you're road ready by having your vehicle professiona... More
Road Trip? Check! (Trip Inspection)
August 27, 2023
After months of postponing travel far away from home, a lot of us can't wait to hit the road and scream "Road Trip!" again. But how long has it been since the vehicle you're planning on taking has had a thorough inspection? And is it roadworthy for several days on the highway? Time to schedule a... More
Why People in Fort Wayne Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced
August 22, 2022
A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Fort Wayne, IN, roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone. Some of the... More
It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd.
July 18, 2022
There are a lot of things in life that Fort Wayne residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Fort Wayne dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a year. When... More
Beware Dangers of Spring Driving (Seasonal Driving Tips)
May 22, 2022
Sure, winter is quickly fading in the rearview mirror, but the peril of icy roads is replaced with a whole new set of driving challenges in spring. Deer and other wildlife. You are not the only one who gets spring fever. Animals do, too, and spring is the time they start looking for mates and fo... More
I Want a New Vehicle. Or Do I? (Vehicle Maintenance Payoffs)
March 21, 2021
Spring is a peak season for vehicle sales; companies aggressively market new models and offer all sorts of incentives. So you may be tempted to buy a shiny new beauty. But should you? If you've regularly maintained the vehicle you're driving now, you probably don't NEED a new one. Even if your... More
It Is Time to Check Your Intervals
June 16, 2019
Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to how long the parts in your vehicle will last under normal driving conditions. For this reason, they... More
Fort Wayne Road Trip Preparation
November 7, 2017
People from Fort Wayne, IN, love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than a IN road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.You can't always avoid problems, but you can take s... More
It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Dupont Rd.
April 16, 2015
There are a lot of things in life that Fort Wayne residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Fort Wayne dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up on... More