Picking the Right Tires in OMAHA
June 26, 2022
Shopping for tires in OMAHA can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, there are summer tires. Those who buy summer tires in OMAHA are looking for maximum summertime performance.... More
What to Do in Case of an Accident in OMAHA
June 19, 2022
Screeching tires, crunching metal it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in OMAHA, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what OMAHA drivers should do in case of an accident:When an accident occurs, you s... More
Maintenance on My Mind
June 12, 2022
Ask any OMAHA 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 f... More
Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
June 5, 2022
At Tuffy Omaha (Evans St) we've had a lot of OMAHA customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in NE. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent of all ve... More
How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)
May 29, 2022
Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. Thats understandable because todays tires are engineered to do their job without needing you to pay too much attention to them. But they DO wear out, and worn tires can contribute to skidding in bad weather, not... More
Need a New Battery? Call Tuffy Omaha (Evans St) Today
May 22, 2022
Hello OMAHA drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around OMAHA, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process continues over a f... More
Smart OMAHA Drivers Protect Against Overheating
May 17, 2022
Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for OMAHA drivers to ... More
H20 No! (Driving Through Standing Water)
May 8, 2022
In a year marked by unusually heavy flooding in North America, drivers are very aware of the possibility they may find themselves driving where water has come over the road. It can be a daunting and frightening situation. Flooding waters can move quickly and unpredictably, so you have to keep y... More
A Turn for the Worse (Using Turn Signals)
May 1, 2022
Distracted driving is bad, you know that. Daydreaming, talking on the cell phone, putting your makeup on in the rear view mirror. All bad. But there's something else that causes more than twice as many accidents, according to a recent study. And that's people who don't use their turn signals.... More
Some New Boots (Suspension Maintenance)
April 24, 2022
There are some boots that don't come in a shoe box and aren't worn on your feet. They are called axle or CV boots, and they can be important parts for many vehicles. That CV stands for constant velocity. CV axles are mainly used in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles. They're also us... More