The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)
August 25, 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
Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)
August 11, 2024
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
A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)
July 7, 2024
We've all been there. You park your vehicle on a steeper than usual hill and worry about it rolling down while you're running your errands. So you decide you'll use the parking brake. When you get back, you release the parking brake, hit the ignition, put it in gear anduh, ohyou can feel the p... More
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
May 26, 2024
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 GALLATIN driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto will check... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
December 10, 2023
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
Used Cars: Tuffy Tire & Auto Advice on What to Do After You Buy
August 20, 2023
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious GALLATIN 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 GALLATIN area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when fa... More
Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto
April 16, 2023
When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most GALLATIN drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads and shoes ... More