Reaching the Braking Point (Brake hose replacement)
July 21, 2024
If you notice your brakes arent working like they used to, thats the kind of thing thats important to have checked out soon. Thats because your brakes are extraordinarily important to the safe operation of your vehicle. Sometimes you feel like your brake pedal is feeling a little soft or its lo... More
Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)
May 14, 2023
Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a while, that adds up. Gradually, your stopping power isn't like it used to be. Since brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety features, it just makes sense to keep them performing well. Mos... More
Ask Tuffy Fort Mill About the Importance of Service Intervals
August 28, 2022
Today in our Tuffy Fort Mill blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing the lawn, paying your e... More
Recommended Fort Mill Service Intervals
April 3, 2022
Everyone in Fort Mill, SC, knows we are advised to go to our Fort Mill dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Fort Mill residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she tells us ... More
Deciphering the Tuffy Charlotte Metro Menu Board
October 10, 2021
Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Fort Mill, SC, service centers like Tuffy Charlotte Metro have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical list, in alphabetical ... More
Recommended Service Intervals at Tuffy Charlotte Metro
January 31, 2021
Most people in the Fort Mill area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards. S... More
Should Fort Mill Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?
February 23, 2020
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Tuffy Charlotte Metro 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 trips aro... More
Is Your Fort Mill Driving Severe?
July 28, 2019
People near Fort Mill, SC, often ask Tuffy Charlotte Metro how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your Fort Mill, SC, service advisor at Tuffy Charlotte Metro look up your vehicle in a service database. What you... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
November 12, 2018
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
Tuffy Charlotte Metro Advice: Don't Overlook These 10 Automotive Services
October 28, 2018
Organization is the key to managing a busy life in SC. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Fort Mill residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write oil change every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to the saf... More