What You Need to Know from Your Tuffy Naples Service Advisor
July 21, 2024
Naples drivers may feel intimidated when they take their vehicles to a service center. They have questions but aren't sure how to ask. They don't want to feel embarrassed about their lack of knowledge. They don't want to make the service technician feel that they don't trust him.If your service ... More
The Last Gas (Fuel Pump Replacement).
July 14, 2024
You're heading down the road and you notice your vehicle is sputtering, like it's running out of gas. But the gauge show's it's still got a quarter of a tank. So what gives? It could be that your fuel pump is failing, meaning your engine is not getting enough gas to run properly. While fuel pu... More
Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)
July 7, 2024
If every road was straight and smooth, we wouldn't have to worry much about wheel alignment. But they're not, so we do. Hitting potholes or driving on rough pavement can knock your vehicle out of alignment and you'll notice it in one of several ways. Your steering wheel may not be centered when ... More
Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Naples
June 30, 2024
Every Naples car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced. So be... More
Drive Defensively in Florida
June 23, 2024
Car care is part of auto safety in Naples. But the most important thing we can do to improve safety on Florida roads is to drive safely.Defensive driving begins with the proper attitude. Have in mind that you won't let anyone take your safety away from you. You'll be aware of your surroundings, ... More
Gas Savings in Naples: Sharpen Your Pencil
June 16, 2024
High gas prices in Naples increase the cost of living for Florida drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Naples vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled maintena... More
The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
June 9, 2024
If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and you'd still get the same horsepower. The technology to do just that has been around for a long t... More
Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
June 2, 2024
Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust system has a leak in it, it may be allowing poisonous gases inside your vehicle and could make you serio... More
A Real "Pane" (Window Maintenance and Repair)
May 26, 2024
It's pretty frustrating when your driver's window won't work. You can't get your food at the drive-thru without opening the door, have a tough time using the ATM from your vehicle, can't have that fresh breeze blowing through your hair as you listen to your favorite road tunes. Plus, there's a s... More
Tuffy Naples On Your Serpentine Belt
May 19, 2024
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Naples, Florida, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then t... More