Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater Alternator Replacement Service in Fort Wayne

January 29, 2023

Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Fort Wayne is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane d... More

Alternator Facts (Failing Alternator)

September 11, 2022

If you notice that your headlights are flickering at night, that's something to pay attention to. While there could be many different things that could cause that problem, one possibility is your vehicle's alternator. The alternator takes mechanical energy from the engine and turns it into electr... More

The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)

November 7, 2021

There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehicle. A lot of us are quick to blame the battery. But it may instead be your alternator that's failing. Your battery supplies power to start your vehicle, but the alternator is what sends power when y... More

A Non-Starter (Alternator Problems in Cold Weather)

October 10, 2021

As the temperatures dip, we all know there could be problems starting our vehicles. After all, batteries can grow old and not hold a charge as well as when they were newer. Or starters can go bad. But there's one more component to keep an especially sharp eye on during winter: your alternator. T... More

Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater Automotive Tips: Alternator

April 2, 2018

Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical systems in your vehicle. Thats everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course there is the entertainment system, seat heaters, power windows and everything you plug into the p... More

Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater Vehicle Maintenance Tips and Videos: Battery Testing

November 25, 2015

The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced when they are no longer able to hold a full charge. Batteries are a big ticket item for most Fort Wayne drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. But a battery that ca... More

A New Battery In Fort Wayne

October 15, 2014

Hello Fort Wayne drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Fort Wayne, heres some auto advice to help you. There are two measurements to consider when purchasing a ne... More

Battery Replacement At Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater In Fort Wayne

April 22, 2014

Hello, welcome to Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Fort Wayne runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries were most concerned with here at Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries ... More

Make Your Battery Last

December 31, 2013

Todays report from Tuffy Fort Wayne - Coldwater is on car batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadnt. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent o... More