The Key Won't Turn! (Ignition Problems)

January 31, 2021

You've just arrived at the store shopping and you're ready to head home. You put your key in the ignition and oh, no! The ignition won't turn! What do you do now? Don't panic. There are some things you can do to get going again. The first thing to do is see if you have a locking steering wheel... More

The Importance of Omaha Drivers Following Service Intervals

January 24, 2021

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

Drive Train Service in Omaha at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard

January 17, 2021

The drive train in your vehicle includes all the components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance y... More

What is a TPS? (Throttle Position Sensor)

January 10, 2021

You know you have an accelerator pedal; step on it and your vehicle is supposed to go. But did you know there is a part in your vehicle that keeps track of where the throttle is? It's called the Throttle Position Sensor, or TPS. The TPS is a sensor that helps your vehicle figure out the right mi... More

Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Millard in Omaha

January 3, 2021

With Omaha gas prices being what they are, many of us in NE are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. Omaha area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fuel in NE. But there ar... More

Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Omaha, NE

January 1, 2021

Omaha auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Omaha, NE, are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But if you take good care of your vehicle coolant system, it will take good care of you.A ... More