Hey Charlotte Drivers, How Many Miles Are on Your Car?

August 26, 2018

Nowadays, Charlotte drivers are paying more at North Carolina gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many North Carolina drivers are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keepi... More

Deciphering the Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St) Menu Board

August 19, 2018

Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Charlotte, North Carolina, service centers like Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St) have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical list,... More

Keep Your Charlotte Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter

August 12, 2018

Hey Charlotte - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very im... More

E-85 Fuel Safety Advice from Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St)

August 5, 2018

Today at Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St) we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You've probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the Charlotte area. Some newer vehicle models are... More

Drive Defensively in North Carolina

August 1, 2018

Car care is part of auto safety in Charlotte. But the most important thing we can do to improve safety on North Carolina roads is to drive safely.Defensive driving begins with the proper attitude. Have in mind that you won't let anyone take your safety away from you. You'll be aware of your surr... More