QUIET TIME (Listening for Vehicle Problems)

November 28, 2021

Everybody's got friends like this. You know, the kind who, the minute they get in their vehicle and turn the key, the sound system is deafening. They just love to hear that music, sports, news anything but the sound of the vehicle itself. And maybe you're that person, too. Here's something to ... More

Tuffy Walled Lake Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln

November 21, 2021

Welcome to the Tuffy Walled Lake automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Walled Lake conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the tire will ac... More

Weather Station on Wheels (Vehicle Sensor Maintenance)

November 14, 2021

You probably never thought about it, but your vehicle is like a rolling weather station. It can check the outside temperature, let you know when the roads are slippery and help you deal with rain. And how it does all those things is pretty cool. First, just like any weather station, a vehicle ha... More

Greeted by a Screech (Loud Noise when Starting Vehicle)

November 7, 2021

No one likes to be greeted in the morning by having someone screech at you. The same goes for a loud, high-pitched noise your vehicle greets you with every time you start the engine. If you're wondering if that's normal, no, it isn't. And it is worth getting checked out. The good news is that... More