Mercury Rising (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)
June 13, 2021
The heat is on, and your vehicle takes a beating when it is. Several of your vehicle's systems are under extra stress in hot weather, so here are a few to make sure are getting the care and maintenance they need. It makes sense that the cooling system is one to make sure is in top shape. Vehicl... More
Give it the Boot (Ball Joint Boot Replacement)
June 6, 2021
Your vehicle may be wearing boots right now and you might not even know it. They're called ball joint boots. They're actually protective, flexible things that protect parts of your suspension (called ball joints) from all the hazards the road can fling at them. If one of those ball joint boots... More
Watching Your Check Engine Light
June 6, 2021
Did you know that most of the cars driving around Elyria, Ohio, carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969?New cars sold in the Elyria area have as many as 12 networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. In fact, for the la... More
Improve Your Night Vision When Driving in Elyria
June 5, 2021
Night driving in Elyria is not as safe as daylight driving as evidenced by the increased accident rate at night. Much of that is simply because it's dark outside.Visibility is important to safe driving. Ninety percent of our driving decisions are based on what we see. And at night, we just can't ... More
Relax When the Wind Blows in Ohio: Winter Car Prep for Elyria Drivers
June 4, 2021
When autumn comes around in Elyria, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Elyria drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice for Elyria driver... More
Tuffy Elyria (Leona St) Service for Your Exhaust System
June 3, 2021
Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle. The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of th... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Alignment for Your Elyria Vehicle
June 2, 2021
Imagine you've left Elyria and you're up in the arctic on a dog sled.Your dog team is pulling straight and true. You can cover a lot of ground quickly. Now imagine what would happen if one or two of the dogs wanted to go their own way and were pulling off to the side.That would slow you down. You... More
The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle
June 1, 2021
The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids.It's up to people in Elyria to alwa... More
The Puzzling Puddle (Leaks Under Vehicle)
May 31, 2021
Ever notice a little spot of liquid under your vehicle after you've parked in your driveway or garage? It may have been something as simple as water left from air conditioning condensation. But then again, it could be a sign that there's trouble brewing in one of your vehicle's systems. You can ... More
Bad Vibes
May 30, 2021
Your vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something. There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel to vibrate as you drive down the road. One... More