Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Clermont
March 9, 2025
There's a segment of the Clermont area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilome... More
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
June 23, 2024
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Clermont Big... More
Clermont Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
February 25, 2024
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Clermont drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Clermont drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of you... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Clermont, Florida
January 1, 2024
The median age for cars in the Clermont, Florida area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy North Clermont we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Clermont area, bring it into Tuffy North Clermont for high-mileag... More
Trickle Down Technology
September 3, 2023
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Clermont?
June 18, 2023
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Clermont?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Florida approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New a... More
Busting Automotive Myths in Clermont, Florida
March 26, 2023
Myths passed around our Clermont, Florida community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decedent... More
Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?
February 19, 2023
Recalls are pretty serious for Clermont residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Clermont residents still might want to know about. For these less serious cases, the vehicle manufacturer issues what is known as a Technical Service Bulletin or ... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Clermont
February 12, 2023
As Clermont consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Florida, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our st... More
I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Clermont
August 28, 2022
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Clermont area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Clermont drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle windshiel... More