Severe Service Requirements

September 30, 2022

A lot of Fort Wayne 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 a... More

Winter Tires

September 29, 2022

What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Fort Wayne driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Indiana, winter tires differed from highway tires only in t... More

Keeping Your Car Young in Fort Wayne

September 28, 2022

As Fort Wayne consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Indiana, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our ... More

Recommended Fort Wayne Service Intervals

September 27, 2022

Everyone in Fort Wayne, Indiana, knows we are advised to go to our Fort Wayne dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Fort Wayne residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she t... More

Service Center Standard and Procedures

September 26, 2022

All Indiana pilots have checklists for every aspect of flying. They always use their checklists even if they only have two steps on them. They do this simply because a checklist is a great way to not forget steps. It is also how they can assure a predictable outcome. That is why Fort Wayne auto... More

The Importance of Fort Wayne Drivers Following Service Intervals

September 25, 2022

Today in our Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Fort Wayne with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laundr... More

A Real "Pane" (Window Maintenance and Repair)

September 25, 2022

It's pretty frustrating when your driver's window won't work. You can't get your food at the drive-thru without opening the door, have a tough time using the ATM from your vehicle, can't have that fresh breeze blowing through your hair as you listen to your favorite road tunes. Plus, there's a s... More

ICE - In Case Of Emergency In Fort Wayne Indiana

September 24, 2022

When accidents occur in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the victims' emergency contacts are extremely important. Too often, those involved aren't able to provide rescuers with phone numbers and medical information.When Indiana police and rescue workers must sift through pockets, glove compartments, wallets... More

Why People in Fort Wayne Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced

September 23, 2022

A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Fort Wayne, Indiana, roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone. Some o... More

Diesel Maintenance for Indiana

September 22, 2022

At Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Indiana friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have... More