Cold Weather Vehicle No-Nos (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)
January 28, 2024
It's always easier to leave a few things in your vehicle so you'll have them on hand. But in cold weather, while it's a good idea to carry items such as a phone charger, blanket and shovel, there are some things you shouldn't store in your vehicle. Medicines and drugs. Cold temperatures can af... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto
January 21, 2024
Most GALLATIN folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my GALLATIN market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have b... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
January 14, 2024
Repair or Replace? Thats a question GALLATIN drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoul... More
Move it or Lose It (Dormant Vehicles)
January 7, 2024
When it comes to your vehicle, driving it too much can cause some issues. But what about not driving a vehicle enough? That has consequences as well. Here are a few things that can happen if a vehicle isn't driven enough. When the engine doesn't operate, the oil isn't lubricating. That means so... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto: Timing Belt Overview
January 1, 2024
In your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the combustion event, and then other valves open to let out the exhaust. All of this happens over and over thousands of times a minute when you are driving around GALLATIN. The timing belts important job ... More