Let Tuffy Fort Mill Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
November 17, 2024
Fort Mill area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Fort Mill drivers wan... More
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
September 15, 2024
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy Fort Mill
April 21, 2024
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the SC news. Fort Mill people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Fort Mill motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good commuters,... More
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
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
Keeping Your Car Young in Fort Mill
December 10, 2023
As Fort Mill consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in SC, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our stuff ... More
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
January 15, 2023
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Fort Mill Bi... More
Tuffy Fort Mill Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
September 25, 2022
All Fort Mill service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant t... More
Can Your Car Last Another Year?
June 19, 2022
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Fort Mill car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Fort Mill, SC, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering and ma... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Charlotte Metro
March 27, 2022
Most Fort Mill folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Fort Mill market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have... More