Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
April 25, 2021
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More
See the Light (Automatic High Beam Dimmers)
April 18, 2021
It's happened to all of us. We're driving down a highway at night and over a crest appears a car with its high beams blazing. You are momentarily blinded, hoping the other driver will switch them to their low beam setting and restore your vision. Not only do we not appreciate being blinded, fac... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy North Clermont: Brake Noise
April 11, 2021
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Clermont. 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 exp... More
It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
April 7, 2021
Race car drivers have demonstrated the advantages of disc brakes, so most modern vehicles use them. Sometimes just the front wheels have disc brakes, but many vehicles now have them all the way around. A major component of the disc brake is called a caliper. It works by squeezing brake pads ag... More
Thoughtful Gifts for the Winter Driver
April 6, 2021
You may be one of those romantics who don't like giving (or getting) practical gifts for special occasions. Just wait until one of those gifts helps you out of a big predicament in cold weather, and you realize that practical gifts can be life savers. Here are a few things you may give the cold-... More
What to Do in Case of an Accident in Clermont
April 5, 2021
Screeching tires, crunching metal it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Clermont, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what Clermont drivers should do in case of an accident:When an accident occurs,... More
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
April 4, 2021
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our American Fork area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pair of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warr... More
Follow the Bouncing Vehicle (Bad Struts and Shocks)
April 4, 2021
If you hit a bump in the road and your vehicle just keeps bouncing up and down for a lot longer time than it used to, you may have bad struts and shocks. They're the things that help to keep your vehicle's wheels and tires planted to the road surface. But they don't last forever. With care and ... More
Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy North Clermont
April 3, 2021
When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Clermont drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads and shoes ... More
Poor Reflections (Door Mirror Problems)
April 2, 2021
Mirror, mirror on the door, why is my vision there so poor? Well, you could have a broken outside rearview mirror that's disabled your blind spot vision there and endangering your ability to see some of the traffic around you. Outside rearview (or door) mirrors are important safety devices that ... More