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