Your Well Trained Technician at Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St)

June 30, 2017

When your vehicle has a problem or just needs some routine service, you might get a little nervous. Your vehicle's so important to your life in Charlotte, you need to get back on the road as soon as possible with the problem fixed right the first time.If you've ever checked into some of the tech... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment for Your Charlotte Vehicle

June 29, 2017

Imagine you've left Charlotte and you're up in the arctic on a dog sled.Your dog team is pulling straight and true. You can cover a lot of ground quickly. Now imagine what would happen if one or two of the dogs wanted to go their own way and were pulling off to the side.That would slow you down. ... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St): Wiper Blade Options

June 28, 2017

Wiper blades are critically important to Charlotte drivers for good driving visibility and safety. When its time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Charlotte drivers should always use at least the design or grade that came with their vehi... More

Helping Charlotte Drivers Get the Right Tires

June 27, 2017

Every Charlotte vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to match the season you are driving in. Summer tires are designed for hot temperatures. The tread is ... More

Air Conditioning Service in Charlotte

June 26, 2017

Hey Charlotte! Let's talk about one of our North Carolina summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Charlotte drivers to take their car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention fro... More

Straight and True in Charlotte: Wheel Alignment

June 25, 2017

Most Charlotte folks worry about running out of gas or having a breakdown on the side of the road. That is why we practice preventive maintenance on our vehicles that and to keep our repair bills down. But one important part of preventive maintenance that may get overlooked by drivers in Charlo... More

Fuel Injection Basics for Charlotte

June 25, 2017

All modern Charlotte vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Charlotte drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and burned in the ... More

It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St)

June 24, 2017

If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Charlotte. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better underst... More

Charlotte Air Conditioning Service

June 23, 2017

Working up a sweat is a great thing to do in a gym around Charlotte, but not in your vehicle. When Charlotte residents' vehicle AC Systems have a problem, they'll often feel it right away. The question is, how long do you put up with it? You know, the old comfort versus cost dilemma. But a more c... More

Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St) Really Save Gas?

June 22, 2017

Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly - like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We may not consider that we're also prolonging the life of the carpet by keeping it clean. But Charlotte drivers don't always extend thos... More