Ethics of Automotive Repair in Kentwood

August 28, 2016

We're going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And the Kentwood automotive service and repair industry hasn't been given a pass either.Unfortunately, ev... More

Kentwood Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?

August 23, 2016

Any Kentwood driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for Kentwood residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of this i... More

What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE)

August 15, 2016

Okay. You went to your local Kentwood car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Kentwood service center, but on the way, the Check Engine ligh... More

Vive la Differential at Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) in Kentwood

August 9, 2016

There are a lot of drivers in Kentwood who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Michigan these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Kentwood folks don't even hav... More

The Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) Guide to Tire Specs

August 2, 2016

You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Kentwood service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then you get to the counter and the mana... More