How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)
October 20, 2024
Automotive design has come a long way since the days of the Model T, especially when it comes to safety technology. You can thank computers for a lot of the latest innovations. Here are a few that have been making their mark in recent years. Adaptive cruise control. This is cruise control with... More
Time for Differential Service at Tuffy North Clermont?
September 15, 2024
Hello Clermont - let's talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differential is on the back axle. With front-wheel drive cars, the differential is up front. All-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive vehicles have three differentials - front, rear and in the middle. So you see, yo... More
What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?
April 28, 2024
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Clermont, Florida, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Clermont drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's understandable... More
Drive Train Service in Clermont at Tuffy North Clermont
July 2, 2023
The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... More
For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)
April 2, 2023
Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More
Lease or Buy?
February 27, 2022
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Clermont drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pays d... More
Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Clermont, Florida
February 20, 2022
Every car in Clermont, Florida, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense Vi... 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