Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St) in Charlotte

August 22, 2021

When we Charlotte residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find diagnostic fees as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go to a medical doctor, most of his fee is for his a... More

Automotive Detective Work in Charlotte

April 10, 2018

There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Charlotte. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when so... More

On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine

February 4, 2018

Starting in 1996, Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St) service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle's engine. The Engine Control Module is a ... More

The Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St) Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis

June 21, 2017

Modern Charlotte vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute thi... More