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I Had No Idea! (Four Things You Didn't Know About Vehicles)

Bet you didn't know:Some of the earliest rearview mirrors were marketed as "Cop Spotters" so drivers would know when police were following them. Who wants a ticket, anyway? According to eBay Motors...

May 11, 2025

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Windshield Wipers

I NEED All Wheel Drive (Pros and Cons of AWD)

So winter has arrived and you don't feel confident in how your 2-wheel drive vehicle does in the ...

May 04, 2025 Read

Timing Belt

Timing is Everything (Timing Belt)

Talk about exquisite choreography; it happens under the hood of your vehicle every time you take ...

Apr 27, 2025 Read

Tires

Flat Tire? Three?s the Charm (Tire Repair)

For most drivers, at some point youre going to have a flat tire. Depending on how it was damaged,...

Apr 20, 2025 Read

Windshield Wipers

The Best Book that's Not a Best-Seller

Sometimes the movie is better than the book, sometimes it's the other way around. But when it co...

Apr 13, 2025 Read

Cabin Air Filter

Not So Cool (Air Conditioning Systems)

There's nothing quite like getting in your vehicle on a hot day, switching on the air conditionin...

Apr 06, 2025 Read

Water Pump

Keeping Your Cool (Water Pump Replacement)

No matter what the temperature is outside, it's important for your vehicle's engine to remain coo...

Mar 30, 2025 Read

Tires and Wheels

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Elyria (Leona St): Where Should New Tires Be Placed

When Elyria drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on whic...

Mar 23, 2025 Read

Windshield Wipers

What is a TPS? (Throttle Position Sensor)

You know you have an accelerator pedal; step on it and your vehicle is supposed to go. But did y...

Mar 16, 2025 Read

Windshield Wipers

I Can See Clearly (Wiper Blade Replacement)

Warm weather can bring severe storms, and when the rain is coming down hard, that's one time you ...

Mar 09, 2025 Read