Out of Joint (CV Joint and Boot Replacement)
September 22, 2024
If you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, it has components called CV joints which enable you to turn your wheels smoothly. The CV stands for constant velocity. In essence, its a set of gears that connect a shaft that allows power from the transmission to be sent to the wheels. When you turn the ... More
Differential Service at Tuffy Ocala
October 10, 2022
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Ocala, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tuffy Ocala service advisor that your differential needs service... More
What to Do in Case of an Accident in Ocala
September 16, 2022
Screeching tires, crunching metal it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Ocala, 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 Ocala drivers should do in case of an accident:When an accident occurs, you s... More
Differential Service in Ocala, Florida - What You Need to Know
September 13, 2022
Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Ocala, Florida, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differential. S... More
Vive la Differential at Tuffy Ocala in Ocala
August 29, 2022
There are a lot of drivers in Ocala who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Florida these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Ocala folks don't even have to thi... More
Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Ocala?
August 3, 2022
There is a clear and vocal demand in Ocala and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Florida market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Ocala area roads today, and many more being developed. ... More
Lease or Buy?
August 2, 2022
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Ocala 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 down... More
How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)
June 27, 2021
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
Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Ocala
December 6, 2020
One Ocala automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Ocala, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine and transmis... More
The Best Test
May 24, 2020
Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... More