Speak Up: Talking with Your Tuffy Walled Lake Service Advisor

July 30, 2018

About 80% of the vehicles on Walled Lake roads today are behind on their preventive maintenance schedules. That translates to about 160 million vehicles in the United States that aren't performing as well as they could be - thousands right here in Michigan. Some of the maintenance issues are mino... More

Things Aren't Always What They Seem

July 22, 2018

If you drive, you know at some point, something's going to go wrong with your vehicle. And sometimes, it's pretty easy to figure out what's wrong, like a flat tire. But sometimes your vehicle's symptoms can be really puzzling. One driver in Michigan was heading to work on a hot July day and not... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Walled Lake: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced

July 15, 2018

The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Walled Lake drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more e... More

Tuffy Walled Lake Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle

July 8, 2018

Today's Tuffy Walled Lake post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong kind, it won't protect the cooling system and may even void the warranty. Check your vehicle owner's manual. Of course, your Tuffy Walled Lake service advisor will know the proper coolant for your vehicle.Brake fl... More

Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Walled Lake: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Walled Lake

July 4, 2018

Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Walled Lake drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve and extend the life of the tires, so it's well worth the effort and expense for Walled ... More