I NEED All Wheel Drive (Pros and Cons of AWD)

November 27, 2022

So winter has arrived and you don't feel confident in how your 2-wheel drive vehicle does in the snow and ice. You envy all those people with all-wheel-drive (AWD) and 4-wheel-drive (4WD) cars, trucks and SUVs. You start thinking, "I need one of those. I'll be able to go anywhere without any w... More

Tuffy Grand Rapids - Fuller Ave. Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas

November 20, 2022

Grand Rapids residents often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is.Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium... More

Fuel Injection Basics for Grand Rapids

November 13, 2022

All modern Grand Rapids vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Grand Rapids drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and burned i... More

Go Straight: Wheel Alignment for Grand Rapids Automobiles

November 6, 2022

Grand Rapids drivers may have an alignment problem if their car drifts or pulls to one side, the steering wheel's off center, they notice uneven tire wear or the car doesn't feel like it handles right as they drive down Grand Rapids, Michigan, streets and roads.When all of a vehicle's wheels are ... More