Tuffy Kentwood (Kalamazoo Ave SE) On Your Serpentine Belt
December 31, 2023
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Kentwood, Michigan , customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Th... More
Poor Reflections (Door Mirror Problems)
December 24, 2023
Mirror, mirror on the door, why is my vision there so poor? Well, you could have a broken outside rearview mirror that's disabled your blind spot vision there and endangering your ability to see some of the traffic around you. Outside rearview (or door) mirrors are important safety devices that ... More
I Can See Clearly (Wiper Blade Replacement)
December 17, 2023
Warm weather can bring severe storms, and when the rain is coming down hard, that's one time you really need to be able to see as clearly as possible out your windshield. Having wiper blades that are fit for the job are important to maintain that safe view. Maybe you live in a climate where you ... More
When Your Air Bag Light Comes On (Illuminated Air Bag Light)
December 10, 2023
There are some dashboard lights you should pay more attention to than others. One is the air bag light. If it's on and your vehicle is in an accident, your air bags probably won't do their job. Automakers began installing air bags in the late 1990's since they were mandatory in the United State... More
The Truth about Tire Pressure (Tire Inflation)
December 3, 2023
Most light vehicles (under 10,000 pounds/4,500 kg) in North America sold from 2008 model year on have a feature that many people are confused about. It's the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). You may have some experience with it yourself if you own a newer vehicle. Vehicles with TPMS hav... More