Bad Vibes
May 10, 2020
Your vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something. There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel to vibrate as you drive down the road. One... More
Used Cars: Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Advice on What to Do After You Buy
June 30, 2019
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Tiffin drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Tiffin area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when famili... More
Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Tiffin
October 29, 2017
Let's talk about something critical for all Tiffin 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 keeps you... More
Automotive Tips from Courtesy Auto Repair Plus: Rotor Problems
September 29, 2017
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 Tiffin.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 less ... 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
Brake Service at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus in Tiffin
September 13, 2016
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Tiffin drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Ohio driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Courtesy Auto Repair Plus, our team will check your brake system and let you know if there are... More
Automotive Tips from Courtesy Auto Repair Plus: Brake Noise
August 1, 2016
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Tiffin. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are expos... More
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
February 26, 2016
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 Tiffin driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus will... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Tiffin
February 25, 2016
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Tiffin area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Tiffin area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you... More
What To Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Tiffin
February 9, 2016
So youve bought a used car in the Tiffin area. Do you know what youre getting? It is hard to know what youre getting because people in the Tiffin area sell cars for different reasons. Think about why youve sold cars. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you wan... More