Relax When the Wind Blows in Michigan: Winter Car Prep for Grand Rapids Drivers

May 30, 2021

When autumn comes around in Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice for G... More

Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Grand Rapids

May 23, 2021

Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Grand Rapids, Michigan, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Tuff... More

Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything with a Trip Inspection at Tuffy Grand Rapids - Fuller Ave.

May 16, 2021

Road trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation faster than ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring out the worst in your vehicle, so before you leave, prepare it for the journey by ge... More

Stay Safe in Grand Rapids by Putting Your Cell Phone on ICE

May 9, 2021

We don't want to think about it, but each Grand Rapids resident who drives or rides in a vehicle is potentially an accident victim. In the worst-case scenario, those people are unconscious and unable to communicate with Michigan rescue workers. Rescue workers and Grand Rapids police are well awar... More

Time Out: Suspension Problems in Grand Rapids

May 2, 2021

Your vehicle's suspension system has two jobs: to prevent the passengers from getting tossed around inside the vehicle every time it hits a bump in the road and to keep the tires firmly planted on the road around every corner and over every bump.To see your suspension system, you'll have to look... More