Differential Service at Tuffy Ocala

October 10, 2022

Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Ocala, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tuffy Ocala service advisor that your differential needs service... More

What to Do in Case of an Accident in Ocala

September 16, 2022

Screeching tires, crunching metal it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Ocala, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what Ocala drivers should do in case of an accident:When an accident occurs, you s... More

Differential Service in Ocala, Florida - What You Need to Know

September 13, 2022

Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Ocala, Florida, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differential. S... More

Vive la Differential at Tuffy Ocala in Ocala

August 29, 2022

There are a lot of drivers in Ocala who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Florida these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Ocala folks don't even have to thi... More

Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Ocala?

August 3, 2022

There is a clear and vocal demand in Ocala and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Florida market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Ocala area roads today, and many more being developed. ... More

Lease or Buy?

August 2, 2022

Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Ocala drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pays down... More

How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)

June 27, 2021

Automotive design has come a long way since the days of the Model T, especially when it comes to safety technology. You can thank computers for a lot of the latest innovations. Here are a few that have been making their mark in recent years. Adaptive cruise control. This is cruise control with... More

Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Ocala

December 6, 2020

One Ocala automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Ocala, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine and transmis... More

The Best Test

May 24, 2020

Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... More

Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)

April 12, 2020

When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... More