Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)
September 1, 2024
When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... More
The Best Test
December 11, 2022
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
Lease or Buy?
August 1, 2021
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Fort Mill 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 ... More
Differential Service at Tuffy Charlotte Metro
October 25, 2020
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Fort Mill, 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 Charlotte Metro service advisor that your differential... More
How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)
October 4, 2020
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
What to Do in Case of an Accident in Fort Mill
March 29, 2020
Screeching tires, crunching metal it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Fort Mill, 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 Fort Mill drivers should do in case of an accident:When an accident occur... More
For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)
December 22, 2019
Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More
Time for Differential Service at Tuffy Charlotte Metro?
April 28, 2019
Hello Fort Mill - let's talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differential is on the back axle. With front-wheel drive cars, the differential is up front. All-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive vehicles have three differentials - front, rear and in the middle. So you see, y... More
Drive Train Service in Fort Mill at Tuffy Charlotte Metro
March 10, 2019
The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... More
Differential Service in Fort Mill, SC - What You Need to Know
June 4, 2017
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 Fort Mill, SC, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differential. So... More