Power Failure (Broken Power Seat)
January 28, 2024
Know anyone who doesn't love a power seat in an SUV, a car, truck or van? They're convenient and precise in their adjustments. But when they break, oh, what a pain. Not only is it inconvenient, it may leave your seat position too close to the steering wheel or too far from the pedals. This is ... More
How to Radiate Cool (Radiator Care)
January 21, 2024
There's nothing that radiates cool like a vehicle radiator that's helping to keep your engine running at the proper temperature. You don't have to baby it, but you can't simply ignore it, either. Let's take a quick dive under the hood to let you know what the radiator is doing. It takes the he... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy Ocala
January 14, 2024
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Florida news. Ocala people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Ocala motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good commuters, gr... More
Giving CV Joints the Boot! (CV Joint and Boot Replacement)
January 7, 2024
Ever wonder how your vehicles transmission is connected to your wheels? After all, when you hit a pothole or some other uneven part of a roads surface, there has to be something that can maintain the connection between the transmission and the wheel yet keep everything moving at the same speed. ... More
Cold Weather Vehicle No-Nos (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)
January 1, 2024
It's always easier to leave a few things in your vehicle so you'll have them on hand. But in cold weather, while it's a good idea to carry items such as a phone charger, blanket and shovel, there are some things you shouldn't store in your vehicle. Medicines and drugs. Cold temperatures can af... More