Archives for Sep 2024
Strutting Your Stuff (Shocks and Struts)
September 29, 2024
Ever wonder how your vehicle is able to move over bumps, potholes and other irregularities in the road and you hardly feel a vibration in the cabin? Its your shocks and struts doing the hard work along with the rest of your suspension and tires. They keep the ride smooth and are important for yo... More
A Stitch in Time at Tuffy Pelham
September 22, 2024
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicl... More
Differential Service
September 15, 2024
When you're driving and turn a corner, you probably aren't aware of all that's going on with your wheels. The outside wheels have a longer distance to travel than the inside wheels, so there are gears that allow the wheels to go at different speeds when you turn. That set of gears is called a d... More
Let's Clear Some Things Up (Headlight Restoration)
September 8, 2024
You know how exposing your skin to sunlight can cause sunburn and other unhealthy things. Sunlight can also create major problems for your headlights. After they've been exposed to ultraviolet light, acrylic headlights can yellow and fog due to oxidation. And when that happens, less light can ... More
Exhaust Service at Tuffy Pelham: Passing the Smell Test
September 1, 2024
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Pelham residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Alabama folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we forget... More