Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down in Kentwood
June 30, 2019
Theres not much Kentwood drivers can do about the price of gas in Michigan , but we can control - up to a point - how much we use. Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the go-pedal. Hard acceleration just sucks the gas. Gently leave stop l... More
QUIET TIME (Listening for Vehicle Problems)
June 23, 2019
Everybody's got friends like this. You know, the kind who, the minute they get in their vehicle and turn the key, the sound system is deafening. They just love to hear that music, sports, news anything but the sound of the vehicle itself. And maybe you're that person, too. Here's something to ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE): Signs of an Alignment Problem
June 16, 2019
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Kentwood drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. Whi... More
A Bright Idea
June 9, 2019
You've probably noticed how much easier it is to see when you're driving in the daytime as opposed to at night. It's one of the main reasons about half of all fatal vehicle accidents happen when it's dark. That's why it's important that your vehicle's headlights are in top condition and working t... More
Should Kentwood Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?
June 2, 2019
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule but you take a second look at that severe service schedule and see some of the following: 1. Most of yo... More