Automotive Tips from Tuffy Ocala: Signs of an Alignment Problem
March 26, 2017
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Ocala drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Ocala: Rotor Problems
March 21, 2017
The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Ocala.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in less c... More
Need a New Battery? Call Tuffy Ocala Today
March 12, 2017
Hello Ocala drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Ocala, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process continues over a f... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in Ocala
March 6, 2017
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Ocala area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas to get fr... More