Reaching the Braking Point (Brake hose replacement)
January 28, 2024
If you notice your brakes arent working like they used to, thats the kind of thing thats important to have checked out soon. Thats because your brakes are extraordinarily important to the safe operation of your vehicle. Sometimes you feel like your brake pedal is feeling a little soft or its lo... More
Should Grand Haven Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?
August 13, 2023
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Tuffy Grand Haven tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule but you take a second look at that severe service schedule and see some of the following: 1. Most of your trips around ... More
Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)
March 5, 2023
Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a while, that adds up. Gradually, your stopping power isn't like it used to be. Since brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety features, it just makes sense to keep them performing well. Mos... More
Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)
January 15, 2023
If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle. That means your brakes have to work properly. Let's face it. You stop dozens of times every time you drive. And over time, that t... More
How Many Miles Are On Your Car?
September 13, 2022
Nowadays, Grand Haven car owners are paying more at Grand Rapids gas pumps. For some families in the greater Grand Rapids area, it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. Thats got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many Michigan auto owners are put... More
Deciphering the Tuffy Grand Haven Menu Board
August 5, 2022
Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Grand Haven , Michigan , service centers like Tuffy Grand Haven have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical list, in alphabe... More
Ask Tuffy Grand Haven About the Importance of Service Intervals
October 10, 2021
Today in our Tuffy Grand Haven blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing the lawn, paying your... More
Recommended Service Intervals at Tuffy Grand Haven
February 7, 2021
Most people in the Grand Haven area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards... More
Tuffy Grand Haven Advice: Don't Overlook These 10 Automotive Services
July 28, 2019
Organization is the key to managing a busy life in Michigan . So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Grand Haven residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write oil change every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital ... More
Easy Miles ? Do Grand Haven Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
October 28, 2018
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More