Maintenance on My Mind
November 3, 2024
Ask any Fort Myers 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... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Fort Myers
October 20, 2024
There's a segment of the Fort Myers area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilo... More
Gas Savings in Fort Myers: Sharpen Your Pencil
September 15, 2024
High gas prices in Fort Myers increase the cost of living for Florida drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Fort Myers vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled ... More
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
August 11, 2024
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Fort Myers B... More
10 Services Fort Myers Drivers Often Overlook
October 15, 2023
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Fort Myers. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. S... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in Fort Myers
May 28, 2023
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tuffy South Fort Myers for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (technically)... More
Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicle
April 9, 2023
If you're reading this article in Fort Myers, Florida, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Tuffy South Fort Myers tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional servi... More
Maintaining Your Older Car in Fort Myers, Florida
January 15, 2023
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Fort Myers, Florida: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Fort Myers motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.Be... More
Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle
November 27, 2022
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Fort Myers drivers wa... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Fort Myers Car Owners
November 20, 2022
A generation ago, Fort Myers 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 Fort Myers shop every year or two for repair... More