Automotive Tips from Tuffy Charlotte Metro: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
September 29, 2019
Repair or Replace? Thats a question Fort Mill drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shou... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Fort Mill?
September 22, 2019
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Fort Mill?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 SC approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New airba... More
Tire Tread Depth for Fort Mill, SC Drivers
September 15, 2019
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They consider 2/32 of an inch to be the minimum legal tread depth. Tw... More
What's up with Diesels in Fort Mill?
September 8, 2019
Would you be surprised to learn that about half of the passenger cars in Europe have diesel engines? You might also be surprised to learn that most manufacturers produce a variety of diesel-fueled cars for purchase abroad.Diesel-fueled vehicles haven't been as popular in the North American marke... More
Power Steering Service at Tuffy Charlotte Metro in Fort Mill
September 1, 2019
Many Fort Mill drivers have been hearing about technological advances in power steering, specifically electric power steering. Some very high-end cars have been featuring electric power steering. Power steering fluid has the necessary hydraulic properties and the ability to lubricate the interna... More