Braking Good (Brake Drum Replacement)
February 9, 2025
Maybe your vehicle feels like Breaking Bad. In other words, when you brake, things are bad. You may find it takes you a longer distance to stop, you feel a vibration, or its pulsating when you depress the brake pedal, or perhaps your vehicle pulls to one side. Those can be symptoms of failing b... More
The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)
August 4, 2024
Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances reliably than ever before. When you ... More
Hitting the Brakes in Lincoln
March 24, 2024
Safety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself and other Lincoln drivers on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular inspection. There... More
Put the Brakes On! (Brake Caliper Replacement)
February 25, 2024
Keeping your vehicle's brakes in top shape is one of the most important things you can do for your safety and those on the road with you. Most drivers know a little about brake pads and rotors but maybe not so much about another brake component called the calipers. Disc brakes work by a mechanica... More
For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Lincoln)
February 18, 2024
Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get ... More
Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)
August 6, 2023
Stop! It's one of those things your vehicle has to do consistently and reliably. That's why brake maintenance is vitally important, worthwhile for you to make sure stays up to date. A brake system has many components. If your vehicle has disc brakes, they have pads that make contact with the rot... More
Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)
June 4, 2023
If you were to name the most important safety feature on your vehicle right now, what would your answer be? A lot of driving experts would agree that its your brakes. Most newer vehicles use a well-engineered and efficient style of brakes called disc brakes. The name disc brakes comes from one ... More
Used Cars: Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln Advice on What to Do After You Buy
May 21, 2023
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Lincoln drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Lincoln area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when fami... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Lincoln
August 7, 2022
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Lincoln area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Lincoln area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that y... More
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
August 6, 2022
Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Lincoln driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lin... More