A Squirrely Problem (Animals Nesting in Engine)

March 1, 2020

If you park your vehicle outside, you are exposing it to all sorts of critters that would love to use it for nesting, food storage and shelter. There are plenty of pictures online of people who've discovered there was more than an engine under the hood. In one case, the driver of an SUV started... More

For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Ocala)

February 23, 2020

Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get ... More

A Cool and Smooth Transmission in Ocala

February 16, 2020

When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us Ocala drivers remember to get our oil changed. But services that occur at longer intervals like transmission service sometimes get overlooked. Yet transmission service is part of car care. A poorly maintained transmission will... More

Fall and Spring Inspection at Tuffy Ocala

February 9, 2020

Good vehicle care for us Ocala residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required different ... More

Helping Ocala Drivers Get the Right Tires

February 2, 2020

Every Ocala vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to match the season you are driving in. Summer tires are designed for hot temperatures. The tread is engi... More

Let Tuffy Ocala Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years

January 26, 2020

Ocala area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Ocala drivers want to han... More

Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance for Ocala Drivers

January 20, 2020

Hello, Ocala residents. Let's talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine.Ocala auto owners don't need to filter their fuel be... More

In the Hot Seat (Repair and Maintenance of Seat Heaters)

January 19, 2020

It's chilly outside. You flip on that switch that looks like a picture of a seat with little heat waves rising from it. You expect soon you'll feel that warmth but wait! It's not getting warmer. Oh no, what's wrong with my seat heater? There could be lots of reasons it's not working, and it cou... More

Differential Service at Tuffy Ocala: Viva la Difference

January 19, 2020

Every vehicle on Florida roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Ocala residents don't have a clue what it is.The differential compensates for differing wheel speeds. For example, when you turn, the inside tire on the turn travels a much sh... More

On Board Diagnostics for Your vehicle

January 18, 2020

Today we're going to talk about on-board diagnostics and the questions we hear from folks around Ocala, Florida, who need answers about diagnostic services. They want to know what diagnostics are, what's involved and what the benefits are. They really want to understand the value of diagnostic sc... More