The Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle

February 15, 2020

The automotive professionals at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus would like to give Tiffin drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more special... More

Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle

February 9, 2020

Today, Courtesy Auto Repair Plus is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Tiffin are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent years. If you h... More

Charge It in Tiffin for Extended Battery Life

January 21, 2020

Here's an interesting statistic for our in Tiffin, Ohio, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns out that i... More

Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles

January 15, 2020

Hello Ohio! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll have... More

Need a New Battery? Call Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Today

October 6, 2019

Hello Tiffin drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Tiffin, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process continues over a... More

Make Your Battery Last

September 15, 2019

Today's report from Courtesy Auto Repair Plus is on vehicle batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Tiffin v... More

A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)

May 26, 2019

There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... More

A New Battery in Tiffin

May 19, 2019

Hello Tiffin drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Tiffin, here's some auto advice to help you.There are two measurements to consider when purchasing a new battery... More

Sniffing Out a Problem

March 24, 2019

Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... More

The Right Automotive Fluids for Tiffin Drivers

February 17, 2019

All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Tiffin drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won't work as well and could even caus... More