When Your Air Bag Light Comes On (Illuminated Air Bag Light)
January 31, 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
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Pelham: Serpentine Belt Overview
January 24, 2021
The technicians at Tuffy Pelham know your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and winds around pulleys... More
Know Your Towing Limits in Pelham
January 17, 2021
Some Pelham drivers figure that anything they can attach to their trailer hitch can be towed by their vehicle. Nope. If you're going to do any towing around Pelham, you should be aware of safety issues, Alabama towing laws and potential liability.Understanding tow ratings is important for safe to... More
Tracking True in Pelham: Wheel Alignment
January 10, 2021
At Tuffy Pelham, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Tuffy Pelham alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for problems. Then the alignment is c... More
Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Pelham
January 3, 2021
Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Pelham. If you took an informal poll around Pelham you'd probably find that most vehicle owners have never heard of power steering service. That's not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most people in Pelh... More
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Pelham Vehicle
January 1, 2021
Pelham drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Alabama come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Pelham area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS consists of sensors ... More