Need a New Battery? Call Tuffy Walled Lake Today

November 29, 2016

Hello Walled Lake drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Walled Lake, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process contin... More

Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Walled Lake Car Owners

November 23, 2016

A generation ago, Walled Lake drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Walled Lake shop every year or two for repa... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Walled Lake: Where Should New Tires Be Placed

November 14, 2016

When Walled Lake drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake syste... More

Exhaust Service at Tuffy Walled Lake: Passing the Smell Test

November 7, 2016

The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Walled Lake residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Michigan folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we ... More

Differential Service at Tuffy Walled Lake: Viva la Difference

November 1, 2016

Every vehicle on Michigan roads has a differential, and it is important to the proper operation of the vehicle. But most Walled Lake 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 ... More