Trickle Down Technology
January 27, 2019
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... More
Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Kentwood
January 20, 2019
Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Kentwood. If you took an informal poll around Kentwood you'd probably find that most vehicle owners have never heard of power steering service. That's not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most peo... More
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
January 14, 2019
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Kentwood Big... More
Super Slick at Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) in Kentwood: Synthetic Oil
January 7, 2019
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More
The Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) Guide to Servicing Your Differential
January 1, 2019
Differential? What's that? And what's it for? I've been told by my service advisor that I need to get it serviced, but is that on the level?Do these questions sound familiar? They're not uncommon for Kentwood drivers. A lot of us in Kentwood don't know what a differential is or what it's for. Ev... More