Automotive Tips from Tuffy Naples: Brake Noise

May 29, 2022

Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Naples. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are expos... More

Getting from E to F (Fuel Gauge Problems)

May 22, 2022

Who thinks about their fuel gauge? You probably don't until it doesn't work any more. Then you have to guess how much fuel is in your tank, and that's no way to live life on the road. Fuel gauges, like every other part in your vehicle, can fail. And when yours stops working, you will probably... More

Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Tuffy Naples in Naples

May 17, 2022

Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More

How Much is Enough for Naples Auto Owners? Tire Tread Depth

May 8, 2022

Most Naples drivers know that tires wear out and that the wear has to do with tread depth. Most of us have heard that bald tires are dangerous, but most of us picture a tire with no tread at all when we think of a bald tire. And when we take our vehicles in for preventive maintenance, the techni... More

Engine Air Filter from Tuffy Naples

May 1, 2022

Many Naples drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Tuffy Naples recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened to you, rest assur... More