NOT JUST ANOTHER CUSTOMER (Finding the Right Service Facility)
October 27, 2024
You might remember a hit TV sitcom that was set in a bar, a place where "everybody knows your name." The idea, of course, is people feel more comfortable where they aren't just another customer among many; they're special because their relationship goes back a few years. That comfortable relat... More
Thoughtful Gifts for the Winter Driver
October 20, 2024
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
To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.
October 13, 2024
No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should I get it fixed now, later or never? Air conditioning is one of those things. You can certainly live without air conditioning, but it sure is nice to have on a sweltering day. Let's say your air con... More
Ready, Set, COLD! (Getting Vehicle Ready for Winter)
October 6, 2024
When the temperatures plunge, your vehicle better be ready because it faces a whole new set of challenges. Rubber stiffens, glass fogs, fluids freeze. Just thinking about it can get your heart beating faster. So here are some tips for getting ready for those inevitable colder temperatures. Mak... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
September 29, 2024
Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important. Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important that its connections are in top shape. Ever had a flashlight that didn't work, took out the old batteri... More
A Turn for the Worse (Using Turn Signals)
September 22, 2024
Distracted driving is bad, you know that. Daydreaming, talking on the cell phone, putting your makeup on in the rear view mirror. All bad. But there's something else that causes more than twice as many accidents, according to a recent study. And that's people who don't use their turn signals.... More
Budget for Maintenance in Clinton Township
September 15, 2024
Sometimes busy Clinton Township residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around MI in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduce... More
A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
September 8, 2024
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ... More
Some New Boots (Suspension Maintenance)
September 1, 2024
There are some boots that don't come in a shoe box and aren't worn on your feet. They are called axle or CV boots, and they can be important parts for many vehicles. That CV stands for constant velocity. CV axles are mainly used in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles. They're also us... More
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings
August 25, 2024
Why are wheel bearings for Clinton Township vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Tuffy Clinton Township post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around Clinton Tow... More