Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Grand Rapids
July 30, 2023
Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Grand Rapids, MI, 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 Tuffy Gran... More
The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Tuffy Grand Rapids (Fuller Ave)
March 22, 2023
Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Grand Rapids auto owners. This system provides power to the steering wheel so you can turn it with ease. Without power steering, all of the power to turn your vehicle's wheels would have to come from you.The cent... More
STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering)
February 5, 2023
Perhaps you've heard someone use the term "loose steering." And it's pretty much what it sounds like. You turn the steering wheel and the vehicle's wheels don't seem to go exactly where you thought you were pointing them. You have to constantly make steering adjustments. Loose steering is slop... More
Defensive Driving in Grand Rapids, Michigan
May 1, 2022
There was a man in the Grand Rapids area who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home so he moved. (Just kidding!)When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local Michigan highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to hom... More
Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)
September 19, 2021
We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from the engine, steering would be a laborious pr... 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