A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
January 15, 2023
Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important. Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important that its connections are in top shape. Ever had a flashlight that didn't work, took out the old batteri... More
A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)
January 8, 2023
Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehicle's air conditioning system is built to last a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, sometimes it fails. It helps to know a little about how the A/C works. There's a compressor that press... More
The Light Many Drivers Fear (Check Engine Light)
January 1, 2023
Ask just about any driver about one thing they fear seeing inside their vehicle and they'll say it's the Check Engine light coming on. You know, that little light on your instrument panel that is in the shape of a vehicle engine, often accompanied by the words Check, Check Engine, Check Engine Se... More
Keeping Your Cool (Coolant leak repair)
December 25, 2022
If theres one thing you should pay attention to with your vehicle, its the temperature gauge. Its the one that may say C---H (that means cold---hot). Or maybe yours has a picture of a thermometer on it and a blue and red zone. If you see the needle heading farther to the H or red area, that mea... More
Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Nebraska Roads?
December 18, 2022
Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Nebraska spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive drivin... More
What Lincoln Automotive Service Consumers Should Know
December 11, 2022
There are some things drivers should know about Lincoln car service and repair. First and foremost, Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln cares about you and your family's safety. And we really appreciate your business. Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln in Lincoln wants to build a trusting relations... More
Let Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln Help You Extend the Life of Your Car
December 4, 2022
If you haven't shopped in the Lincoln area for a new vehicle recently, you're likely to experience some sticker shock. It seems everything is costing more these days. And when you consider the price of auto financing in Lincoln, and insurance, the idea of hanging on to your old vehicle for a few ... More
Rotation Explanation (Tire Rotation Patterns)
November 27, 2022
You may notice that when you get your vehicle's oil changed, your service adviser may recommend that you have your tires rotated at the same time. The reasons are simple. That will allow your tires to wear more evenly and reduce the noise your tires make as you drive down the road. There are di... More
Lease or Buy?
November 20, 2022
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Lincoln 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 do... More
Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
November 13, 2022
You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, many of us don't pay the same attention to the battery in our vehicles. If your battery got you through the c... More