Poor Reflections (Door Mirror Problems)
May 29, 2022
Mirror, mirror on the door, why is my vision there so poor? Well, you could have a broken outside rearview mirror that's disabled your blind spot vision there and endangering your ability to see some of the traffic around you. Outside rearview (or door) mirrors are important safety devices that ... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Fort Myers?
May 22, 2022
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Fort Myers?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Florida approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Myers (McGregor Blvd): Making Your A/C System Last Longer
May 17, 2022
Fort Myers drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Fort Myers (McGregor Blvd): Rotor Problems
May 8, 2022
The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Fort Myers.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in l... More
Maintaining Your Older Car in Fort Myers, Florida
May 1, 2022
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Fort Myers, Florida: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Fort Myers motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.Be... More