The Maintenance Free Myth
July 30, 2023
Sometimes we hear people in Charlotte say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that compl... More
Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tuffy East Charlotte
May 21, 2023
These days many people in the Charlotte area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service mainte... More
Fall and Spring Inspection at Tuffy East Charlotte
April 2, 2023
Good vehicle care for us Charlotte residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required differ... More
Trickle Down Technology
February 19, 2023
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... More
Busting Automotive Myths in Charlotte, North Carolina
September 11, 2022
Myths passed around our Charlotte, North Carolina community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern ... More