Maintenance on My Mind
March 2, 2025
Ask any Holland man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be no. Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his car in... More
Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
October 6, 2024
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More
The Importance of Holland Drivers Following Service Intervals
June 16, 2024
Today in our Tuffy Holland blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Holland with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laundry, watering the la... More
Can Your Car Last Another Year?
March 31, 2024
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Holland car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Holland, MI, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering and manufa... More
Synthetic Oil for Holland Autos
February 4, 2024
If you are a driver in Holland and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and it d... More
Severe Service Requirements
October 22, 2023
A lot of Holland drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of auto... More
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
September 24, 2023
If you've ever been driving around Holland 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 of... More
Make Your Vehicle Last
May 28, 2023
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, MI folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do withou... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Holland, MI
April 30, 2023
The median age for cars in the Holland, MI area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy Holland we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Holland area, bring it into Tuffy Holland for high-mileage maintenance.90 Wave... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Holland Car Owners
March 21, 2023
A generation ago, Holland drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Holland shop every year or two for repairs seem... More
