Hey Kentwood Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
August 1, 2022
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Kentwood?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'coff... More
Steer Right in Kentwood
July 31, 2022
Virtually all vehicles come with power steering, so many Kentwood drivers have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your vehicle steering wheel. Without it, it would be very hard to steer. Now this power assist comes in a couple of forms. In recent yea... More
Weather Station on Wheels (Vehicle Sensor Maintenance)
July 31, 2022
You probably never thought about it, but your vehicle is like a rolling weather station. It can check the outside temperature, let you know when the roads are slippery and help you deal with rain. And how it does all those things is pretty cool. First, just like any weather station, a vehicle ha... More
Save Fuel by Watching Your Weight
July 30, 2022
Most Kentwood drivers are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Michigan folks want to save the environment and our pocketbooks.And we Kentwood drivers all know or should know that preventive maintenance will help maintain maximum fuel efficiency. But is there something m... More
Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Kentwood?
July 29, 2022
There is a clear and vocal demand in Kentwood and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Michigan market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Kentwood area roads today, and many more being dev... More
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
July 28, 2022
If you've ever been driving around Kentwood and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field o... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE)
July 27, 2022
Is your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of ... More
Why People in Kentwood Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced
July 26, 2022
A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Kentwood, Michigan , roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone. Some o... More
Why Is My Check Engine Light On?
July 25, 2022
The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Kentwood drivers, and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most people. Let's get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your Check Engine light is flashing, that means that something is wrong that... More
Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)
July 24, 2022
In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with it, you may be able to reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle, maybe even prevent getting stranded ... More