PCV Valve: What Is It?

May 31, 2020

Most Grove City drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your ve... More

Shake It up in Grove City!: Why Wheel Balancing

May 24, 2020

Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance. When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of balance... More

What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Grove City

May 17, 2020

Okay. You went to your local Grove City car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Grove City service center, but on the way, the Check Engine ... More

Emergency Items for Your vehicle

May 10, 2020

Local Grove City roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all times and a travel kit tailored to a specific trip.Your close-to-home kit for around Grove City... More

Hitting The Brakes In Grove City

May 3, 2020

Hello Grove City, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truck roll... More