New Life for Your Older Car in Ocala

June 2, 2019

Isn't it amazing how much of our stuff is disposable these days? Clothes, electronics, housewares, furniture.Remember the days when Ocala families mended their clothes, polished their shoes and neatly put away their toys every night? If something was lost or ruined through neglect, your parents j... More

Improve Your Night Vision When Driving in Ocala

May 26, 2019

Night driving in Ocala is not as safe as daylight driving as evidenced by the increased accident rate at night. Much of that is simply because it's dark outside.Visibility is important to safe driving. Ninety percent of our driving decisions are based on what we see. And at night, we just can't s... More

Check Engine Light Diagnosis at Tuffy Ocala

May 20, 2019

Hello Ocala . Have you ever had your Check Engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl and ignore it? What should you do? Pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck? Or just keep driving? What does that little light really mean for Ocala drivers?First of all, the Check Engine or Se... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Ocala: Serpentine Belt Tensioner

May 12, 2019

The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Tuffy Ocala we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always be replaced ... More

When "Shady" is a Good Thing

May 5, 2019

Just like your skin can burn from too much sun, so can the paint on your vehicle. It can turn dull, oxidize and fade the more ultraviolet rays beat down on it. One solution is to park in a shady spot, or you can buy a cover for your vehicle and put it on when you know it's going to be sitting in... More

What is a TSB? (Technical Service Bulletins)

April 28, 2019

If your vehicle had something in its design or production that the manufacturer had figured out had an unanticipated problem, you'd want to know about it. And you'd want it fixed. There is something that can help drivers with just such a scenario. It's called a Technical Service Bulletin, or TSB.... More

When "Oh, no!" Turns Into, "All right!"

April 21, 2019

Things we don't expect happen to our vehicles. And let's face, no one really wants to spend money on an unexpected repair. But if you are putting off going to your vehicle repair facility because you're dreading bad news, you might just be putting off some good news. There was one minivan driver ... More

Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Ocala

April 14, 2019

Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Ocala, Florida, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Tuffy Ocala ... More

Tuffy Ocala Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service

April 7, 2019

Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office and say, Ive got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better? Of course you wouldnt do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doc... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Auto Myths Around Ocala

March 31, 2019

With high fuel prices in Ocala, Florida, comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on is great. When you get one of those e-mails that's going around telling you how to save gas, try to think it through.Does it really make sense? Does it defy the laws of physics?Do some r... More