Don't Neglect Your Spare (Spare Tire Care)
October 15, 2023
If you've ever had a flat tire, then you know welcome it is to have a spare tire that is properly inflated, in good shape and easy to get to. Problem is many of us don't even give our spare tire (if we even have one) a second thought. If you have an SUV or truck with a spare, it may be mounted o... More
The Light Nobody Wants to See (Check Engine Light)
October 8, 2023
You've probably had your Check Engine Light go on. Then it goes off and you figure, hey, whatever the problem was, it's gone now and I don't have to worry about it. Well, the problem may have gone away and it may not have. Your vehicle likely has one of these warning lights on the instrument pa... More
Automotive Tips from Courtesy Auto Repair Plus: Battery Testing
October 1, 2023
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Tiffin drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible.... More
Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus in Tiffin
September 24, 2023
Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More
Bouncy Bouncy ? Are My Shocks Bad?
September 17, 2023
When Tiffin drivers think about preventive maintenance, what usually comes to mind is oil, fluids and brakes. We don't generally think about our shocks or struts, but these auto parts keep our tires on the road.Tiffin drivers don't think about shocks as often as oil changes because shocks and st... More
Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)
September 10, 2023
When you slow down at stoplight, your vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk. But what happens when the engine is missing or idling roughly? That's your engine's way of telling you, "Hey, I've got something wrong with me and if you don't get someone to find out what it is, I may not start the n... More
Restore Your Get-Up-and-Go (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)
September 3, 2023
You may have heard the old saying, "My get-up-and-go got up and went." If your vehicle's engine's fuel economy is noticeably worse, your engine is idling roughly or stalling or your vehicle's acceleration isn't what it used to be, ask your service advisor if you might need your vehicle's fuel and... More
Bad Vibrations (Brake Rotor Replacement)
August 27, 2023
If youve ever stepped on your brake pedal and felt your vehicle vibrate, thats a signal that you shouldnt ignore. A pulsating brake pedal is a sign that something is wrong. Braking action should be smooth, sure, and quiet, not shaky and noisy. Most newer vehicles have disc brakes, called that b... More
Mercury Rising (Hot Weather Vehicle Concerns)
August 20, 2023
The heat is on, and your vehicle takes a beating when it is. Several of your vehicle's systems are under extra stress in hot weather, so here are a few to make sure are getting the care and maintenance they need. It makes sense that the cooling system is one to make sure is in top shape. Vehicl... More
Let Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
August 13, 2023
Tiffin area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Tiffin drivers want to h... More