Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
March 31, 2024
At Tuffy Fort Mill we've had a lot of Fort Mill customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in SC. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent of all vehic... More
Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)
March 24, 2024
There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it's good to know a little about this snake-like belt. In early engines, there were lots of belts. They were used to convert the r... More
Fort Mill Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
March 17, 2024
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Fort Mill drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Fort Mill drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of y... More
Objects in the Mirror (Rearview Mirror Safety and Maintenance)
March 10, 2024
You may remember a song that went, "Objects in the rearview mirror may appear closer than they are." While that was a song about life's lessons, there are a few things we should all know about how important rearview mirrors are to safe driving. While new electronic devices are helping drivers be ... More
When You Hear the Crash in Fort Mill: What to Do After an Accident
March 3, 2024
Motorists in North America drive about 3 trillion miles/4.8 trillion kilometers every year. There are over 250+ million licensed drivers, and approximately 6.2 million accidents happen every year. Unfortunately, if we're going to drive vehicles, there are going to be accidents. Knowing what to do... More