A Stitch in Time at Tuffy North Clermont
March 1, 2026
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicl... More
Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
February 15, 2026
You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, many of us don't pay the same attention to the battery in our vehicles. If your battery got you through the c... More
The Tuffy North Clermont Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
October 23, 2025
The automotive professionals at Tuffy North Clermont would like to give Clermont drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more specialize... More
The Tuffy North Clermont Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
October 5, 2025
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More
The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)
August 18, 2025
If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be many things. But one possibility is your battery cables aren't doing their job. A power outage in your vehicle is similar to one in your house and needs to be repaired to get things back to normal. ... More
The Right Automotive Fluids for Clermont Drivers
August 18, 2024
All those automotive fluids can be confusing for Clermont drivers. Recent years have brought new grades of engine oil, types of transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid. The right fluid protects your vehicle and helps it perform at its best. The wrong fluid won't work as well and could even ca... More
Wired! (Battery Cable Service)
May 26, 2024
Colder weather brings out the worst in a vehicle's battery. On a very cold day, you may have experienced that your engine cranks slowly when starting. But while it may be the battery itself, it may also be the parts that transfer the power to other the other electrical components, the battery c... More
Need a New Battery? Call Tuffy North Clermont Today
February 11, 2024
Hello Clermont drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you drive around Clermont, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process continues ov... More
Battery Maintenance Tips From Tuffy North Clermont
November 12, 2023
When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons:First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the long life of your auto electrical system. If your battery isn't working efficiently, your alterna... More
Super Slick at Tuffy North Clermont in Clermont: Synthetic Oil
June 11, 2023
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More