Tuffy Walled Lake Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
March 6, 2018
Michigan service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Walled Lake drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Tuffy Walled Lake fuel system cleaning: Over time, ... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Walled Lake?
February 25, 2018
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Walled Lake?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Michigan approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. N... More
Fall and Spring Inspection at Tuffy Walled Lake
November 14, 2017
Good vehicle care for us Walled Lake 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 diff... More
The Importance of Walled Lake Drivers Following Service Intervals
September 10, 2017
Today in our Tuffy Walled Lake blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Walled Lake with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laundry, waterin... More
Hey Walled Lake Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
August 16, 2017
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Walled Lake?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'c... More
Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tuffy Walled Lake
July 18, 2017
These days many people in the Walled Lake area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service main... More
Walled Lake Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
March 6, 2017
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Walled Lake drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Walled Lake drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most ... More
Keep Your Walled Lake Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
February 12, 2017
Hey Walled Lake - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very ... More
Budget for Maintenance in Walled Lake
January 3, 2017
Sometimes busy Walled Lake residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Michigan in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduc... 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