Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Elyria (Leona St)

March 27, 2022

Most Elyria folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Elyria market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have been ... More

When Your Air Bag Light Comes On (Illuminated Air Bag Light)

March 20, 2022

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

Breathe Deep in Elyria With a New Cabin Air Filter

March 13, 2022

Poor interior air quality is nothing to sneeze at, and Elyria auto owners might be interested to know that more and more new cars are coming equipped with a cabin air filter. Check your vehicle owner's manual, but they typically need to be replaced at around 12,000 to 15,000 miles (19,000 to 24,... More

Tuffy Elyria (Leona St) On Your Serpentine Belt

March 6, 2022

Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Elyria, Ohio, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then ther... More