What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Pflugerville
July 2, 2022
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Pflugerville area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Pflugerville area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there probl... More
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
July 1, 2022
Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Pflugerville driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Servic... More
Hitting The Brakes In PFLUGERVILLE
June 19, 2022
Hello PFLUGERVILLE, 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 ro... More
Odometer Rollback on Your Pflugerville, Texas Vehicle
April 2, 2022
How do Pflugerville drivers know if an odometer is telling the truth?Well, back in '86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect Texas consumers against mileage fraud. It says a Texas seller must certify the mileage reported is the actual mileage.To have your odometer checked in Pflu... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
March 26, 2022
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Pflugerville area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indicatio... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Pflugerville Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Pflugerville
March 20, 2022
Let's talk about something critical for all Pflugerville drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub kee... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Pflugerville: Rotor Problems
February 13, 2022
The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Pflugerville.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in... More
It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
September 26, 2021
Race car drivers have demonstrated the advantages of disc brakes, so most modern vehicles use them. Sometimes just the front wheels have disc brakes, but many vehicles now have them all the way around. A major component of the disc brake is called a caliper. It works by squeezing brake pads ag... More
Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Pflugerville
August 8, 2021
When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Pflugerville drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads and sh... More
Brake Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Pflugerville in Pflugerville
January 1, 2021
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Pflugerville drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Texas driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Pflugerville, our team will check your brake system an... More