The Turn Signal Mystery (Turn Signal Problems)
June 27, 2021
Some problems are easy to diagnose on a vehicle; others aren't. Figuring out what's wrong with a malfunctioning turn signal sometimes fits into both categories. By the way, if your tempted to just leave your broken blinker broken, remember you can get a ticket for not using them, not to mention... More
Timing Belt
June 20, 2021
Ever heard the sad tale of a staggeringly steep repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let's take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt.First, let's review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine over the cylinders is called the cylinder head.... More
Objects in the Mirror (Rearview Mirror Safety and Maintenance)
June 13, 2021
You may remember a song that went, "Objects in the rearview mirror may appear closer than they are." While that was a song about life's lessons, there are a few things we should all know about how important rearview mirrors are to safe driving. While new electronic devices are helping drivers be ... More
Arrive Alive in Fort Myers
June 6, 2021
We've all seen drivers do crazy things while driving to or from Fort Myers. A guy shaving in the rear-view mirror, a woman applying makeup, people talking on their phones, texting or drinking from an enormous coffee mug. It's a wonder we even dare drive on Florida roads.The truth is that all of ... More
Don't Be Fuelish
June 6, 2021
If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an important message for you. Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most dangerous conditions can come when your fuel line system has a leak or multiple leaks. Vehicles with fue... More
When Your Air Bag Light Comes On (Illuminated Air Bag Light)
June 5, 2021
There are some dashboard lights you should pay more attention to than others. One is the air bag light. If it's on and your vehicle is in an accident, your air bags probably won't do their job. Automakers began installing air bags in the late 1990's since they were mandatory in the United State... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Fort Myers (Colonial Blvd): Passing the Smell Test
June 4, 2021
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Fort Myers residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Florida folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we fo... More
Shake It up in Fort Myers!: Why Wheel Balancing
June 3, 2021
Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance. When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of balance... More
Watching Your Check Engine Light
June 1, 2021
Did you know that most of the cars driving around Fort Myers, Florida, carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969?New cars sold in the Fort Myers area have as many as 12 networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. In fact,... More