Do I Need Brake Service? (Brake Service)
December 15, 2024
Think of how many times you put your foot on your vehicles brake pedal every day. And think of how much you rely on your brakes to slow down and stop your momentum. When it comes to safety systems, your brakes are at the top of the list, and thats why its so important to keep them in top condit... More
Reaching the Braking Point (Brake hose replacement)
November 24, 2024
If you notice your brakes arent working like they used to, thats the kind of thing thats important to have checked out soon. Thats because your brakes are extraordinarily important to the safe operation of your vehicle. Sometimes you feel like your brake pedal is feeling a little soft or its lo... More
Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)
June 9, 2024
If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle. That means your brakes have to work properly. Let's face it. You stop dozens of times every time you drive. And over time, that t... More
Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)
November 5, 2023
Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a while, that adds up. Gradually, your stopping power isn't like it used to be. Since brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety features, it just makes sense to keep them performing well. Mos... More
How Many Miles Are On Your Car?
September 18, 2022
Nowadays, St. Johns car owners are paying more at Jacksonville gas pumps. For some families in the greater Jacksonville area, it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. Thats got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many Florida drivers are putting off b... More
Refresh Your Brakes (Brake Fluid Exchange)
September 11, 2022
Brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety components, and you may have noticed that they don't stop as surely as they used to. Maybe it takes you applying a little more pressure to them than before, or perhaps you get the feeling that they're not stopping you as quickly. Those could... More
Is Your St. Johns Driving Severe?
August 28, 2022
People near St. Johns , Florida, often ask Tuffy St. Johns how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your St. Johns , Florida, service advisor at Tuffy St. Johns look up your vehicle in a service database. What you... More
Easy Miles ? Do St. Johns Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
July 4, 2022
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More
Should St. Johns Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?
January 14, 2019
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Tuffy St. Johns 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 your trips around St... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
December 9, 2018
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More