Make Your Battery Last
January 16, 2022
Today's report from Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St) is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Charlot... More
Procrastination Prevention in Charlotte
April 4, 2021
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle's service done, whether it's a repair or ... More
The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle
March 28, 2021
The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids.It's up to people in Charlotte to a... More
North Carolina: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?
August 30, 2020
North Carolina residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So... More
How to Know When to Change Your Oil at Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St)
July 5, 2020
Today in the Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St) auto care blog, we're going to talk to Charlotte drivers about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, oil change intervals become longer for Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St) customers. For example, recently four of the world's largest... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St): Battery Testing
June 14, 2020
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St) when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Charlotte drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possi... More
Sniffing Out a Problem
April 26, 2020
Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... More
A New Battery in Charlotte
December 29, 2019
Hello Charlotte drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Charlotte, here's some auto advice to help you.There are two measurements to consider when purchasing a new b... More
Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St) Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
October 13, 2019
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Charlotte residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can a... More
Battery Replacement at Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St) in Charlotte
September 8, 2019
Hello, welcome to Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St). Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Charlotte runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Tuffy Charlotte (Tryon St) are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke dete... More