I Want a New Vehicle. Or Do I? (Vehicle Maintenance Payoffs)

February 25, 2024

Spring is a peak season for vehicle sales; companies aggressively market new models and offer all sorts of incentives. So you may be tempted to buy a shiny new beauty. But should you? If you've regularly maintained the vehicle you're driving now, you probably don't NEED a new one. Even if your... More

Road Trip? Check! (Trip Inspection)

March 26, 2023

After months of postponing travel far away from home, a lot of us can't wait to hit the road and scream "Road Trip!" again. But how long has it been since the vehicle you're planning on taking has had a thorough inspection? And is it roadworthy for several days on the highway? Time to schedule a... More

Why People in Ocala Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced

September 24, 2022

A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Ocala, Florida, roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone. Some of the... More

Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything with a Trip Inspection at Tuffy Ocala

July 13, 2022

Road trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation faster than ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring out the worst in your vehicle, so before you leave, prepare it for the journey by ge... More

It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Tuffy Ocala

July 1, 2022

There are a lot of things in life that Ocala residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Ocala dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a year. When we don't ... More

Beware Dangers of Spring Driving (Seasonal Driving Tips)

May 29, 2022

Sure, winter is quickly fading in the rearview mirror, but the peril of icy roads is replaced with a whole new set of driving challenges in spring. Deer and other wildlife. You are not the only one who gets spring fever. Animals do, too, and spring is the time they start looking for mates and fo... More

The Vivacious Vernal Vehicle (Preparing Vehicle for Spring)

April 3, 2022

Most of us look forward to spring because the days are longer, the weather's warmer and we can finally get our vehicles into warm weather mode. Here are a few things that will breathe fresh energy into anyone's car, SUV, truck or van. First thing is a good cleaning, especially underneath. If you... More

It Is Time to Check Your Intervals

June 21, 2020

Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to how long the parts in your vehicle will last under normal driving conditions. For this reason, they... More

Ocala Road Trip Preparation

February 21, 2018

People from Ocala, Florida, love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than a Florida road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.You can't always avoid problems, but you can t... More

It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Tuffy Ocala

September 3, 2015

There are a lot of things in life that Ocala residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Ocala dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a year.... More