Battery Maintenance Tips From Tuffy Fort Myers (Daniels Pkwy)
April 14, 2024
When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons:First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the long life of your auto electrical system. If your battery isn't working efficiently, your alterna... More
Make Your Battery Last
April 7, 2024
Today's report from Tuffy Fort Myers (Daniels Pkwy) is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Fo... More
Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)
March 31, 2024
If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle. That means your brakes have to work properly. Let's face it. You stop dozens of times every time you drive. And over time, that t... More
Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)
March 24, 2024
Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did you also know you can get a ticket for driving around with a loud exhaust system? If your exhaust system has a leak in it, it may be allowing poisonous gases inside your vehicle and could make you serio... More
Should Fort Myers Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?
March 17, 2024
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Tuffy Fort Myers (Daniels Pkwy) tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule but you take a second look at that severe service schedule and see some of the following: 1. Most of your... More
The Best Test
March 10, 2024
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
If You Drive Like a Maniac (Aggressive Driving is Bad for a Vehicle)
March 3, 2024
When someone mentions driving like a maniac, they're not talking about you, surely? Besides the safety issues of aggressive driving, you should know that your vehicle will last a lot longer if you'll just mellow out a little. Here are four traits good drivers follow if they want their vehicles t... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Fort Myers?
February 25, 2024
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Fort Myers?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... More
Feeling Powerless (Why Is My Battery Light On?)
February 18, 2024
When one of your vehicles warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, Oh, no, whats wrong now? When its the battery light, it means theres something wrong with your vehicles battery or charging system. And because both are important for your vehicle to work properly, its a go... More
Tuffy Fort Myers (Daniels Pkwy) Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
February 11, 2024
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Fort Myers residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can ... More