Keeping Your Car Young in Fort Myers
April 21, 2024
As Fort Myers consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Florida, 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 ... More
Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
November 19, 2023
At Tuffy Fort Myers (McGregor Blvd) we've had a lot of Fort Myers 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 Florida. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And ... More
Severe Service Requirements
August 27, 2023
A lot of Fort Myers drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of a... More
Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicle
May 14, 2023
If you're reading this article in Fort Myers, Florida, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Tuffy Fort Myers (McGregor Blvd) tells you the manufacturer recommends some additi... More
Relax When the Wind Blows in Florida: Winter Car Prep for Fort Myers Drivers
January 22, 2023
When autumn comes around in Fort Myers, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Fort Myers drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice for Fort ... More
Synthetic Oil for Fort Myers Autos
November 27, 2022
If you are a driver in Fort Myers and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and i... More
10 Services Fort Myers Drivers Often Overlook
September 25, 2022
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Fort Myers. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. S... More
Tuffy Fort Myers (McGregor Blvd) Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
June 12, 2022
All Fort Myers 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 ... More
Fort Myers Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
June 5, 2022
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Fort Myers drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Fort Myers drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of... 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