Shake It up in Tiffin!: Why Wheel Balancing
January 29, 2017
Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance. When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of balance... More
Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Ohio Roads?
January 24, 2017
Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Ohio spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive driving is... More
Tiffin Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?
January 17, 2017
Any Tiffin driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for Tiffin residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of this is th... More
Automotive Tips from Courtesy Auto Repair Plus: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
January 8, 2017
Repair or Replace? Thats a question Tiffin drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoulde... More
Hitting the Brakes in Tiffin
January 2, 2017
Safety should always be an element of your vehicle care. So even if you don't care about how your vehicle looks, you should practice preventive maintenance to protect yourself and other Tiffin drivers on the road. And good safety starts with good brakes.Brakes need a regular inspection. There ... More