Gas Smell! (What Causes Gasoline Odors)
June 27, 2021
If you've ever walked into your garage and noticed it smelled like gasoline, pay attention. Gasoline can be dangerous, both from the health problems fumes can cause and the fire danger gasoline presents. There are many things that can cause a vehicle to give off a gasoline odor. One of the easi... More
Not-So-Common Sense (Sensor Failures)
June 20, 2021
So your vehicle won't start. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Battery dead? Starter motor worn out? Out of gas? Well, those are all reasons that make sense. But your vehicle may be refusing to start because one of its computers is being warned that to do so might damage it. Here's ... More
Time Out: Suspension Problems in Naples
June 13, 2021
Your vehicle's suspension system has two jobs: to prevent the passengers from getting tossed around inside the vehicle every time it hits a bump in the road and to keep the tires firmly planted on the road around every corner and over every bump.To see your suspension system, you'll have to look... More
Tacky or Techie? The Tachometer.
June 6, 2021
There's a gauge that many vehicles have that says RPM on it. And there are a lot of people who either don't pay any attention to it or don't even know what it is. Here's why it's a good gauge to know about. It's called a tachometer, and that "RPM" label means it is measuring how many revolutions... More
QUIET TIME (Listening for Vehicle Problems)
June 6, 2021
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
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Naples Vehicle
June 5, 2021
Naples drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Florida come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Naples area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS consists of sensors ... More
Lease or Buy?
June 4, 2021
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Naples drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pays dow... More
No Yolk! Rotten Egg Smell (Sulfur Smell Causes)
June 3, 2021
The pungent smell of rotten eggs can send people running for the hills. So when that odor is inside your vehicle, yikes! Yolks! The good news is that a trained service technician can search the source of that smell and stanch the stench that comes from another words that begins with S. Sulfur... More
E-85 Fuel Safety Advice from Tuffy Naples
June 2, 2021
Today at Tuffy Naples we want to talk with you about a very important safety issue. This automotive safety warning is coming from a very unusual source: fire fighting experts. You've probably heard of E-85 gasoline being offered in the Naples area. Some newer vehicle models are specifically bui... More
Tuffy Naples Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
June 1, 2021
Welcome to the Tuffy Naples automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Naples conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the tire will actually rid... More