Give me a Brake (Light)!
November 13, 2022
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
It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
October 9, 2022
Race car drivers have demonstrated the advantages of disc brakes, so most modern vehicles use them. Sometimes just the front wheels have disc brakes, but many vehicles now have them all the way around. A major component of the disc brake is called a caliper. It works by squeezing brake pads ag... More
Odometer Rollback on Your OMAHA, NE Vehicle
March 28, 2022
How do OMAHA drivers know if an odometer is telling the truth?Well, back in '86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect NE consumers against mileage fraud. It says a NE seller must certify the mileage reported is the actual mileage.To have your odometer checked in OMAHA, NE, stop b... More
Slipping into Fall (Driving with ABS Brakes)
June 6, 2021
As the weather changes over from hot to colder, drivers will have to deal with more slippery streets. And it's important to know how to drive with the brakes you have on your vehicle. In the 1970s, anti-lock braking systems (ABS) started to be installed on vehicles and they've been a game chang... More
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
December 20, 2020
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Omaha (Evans St): Brake Noise
May 17, 2020
Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Omaha. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are expose... More
Hitting The Brakes In Omaha
November 18, 2018
Hello Omaha, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truck rolls off... More
Used Cars: Tuffy Omaha (Evans St) Advice on What to Do After You Buy
October 7, 2018
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Omaha drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Omaha area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when families... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Omaha
August 19, 2018
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Omaha area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Omaha area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you w... More
Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy Omaha (Evans St)
May 23, 2018
When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Omaha drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads and shoes are... More