Trickle Down Technology
March 22, 2020
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... More
Fall and Spring Inspection at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus
March 15, 2020
Good vehicle care for us Tiffin residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required different... More
Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Tiffin, Ohio
March 8, 2020
Let's talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our Ohio environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Tiffin drivers very soon.For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Tiffin area... More
Chilly Warning (Diagnosing a Noise in Cold Vehicle)
March 1, 2020
When the weather gets colder, sometimes the noises your vehicle makes will change. For example, you may notice a whining sound when you get going in the morning. It may go away when the vehicle warms up, but it's best not to ignore that sound because it could be a warning of worse things to com... More
Why Is My Check Engine Light On?
February 23, 2020
The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Tiffin drivers, and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most people. Let's get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your Check Engine light is flashing, that means that something is wrong that c... More
Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Radiator Service
February 16, 2020
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in Tiffin, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the engine w... More
Battery Replacement at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus in Tiffin
February 16, 2020
Hello, welcome to Courtesy Auto Repair Plus. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Tiffin runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke detectors... More
The Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
February 15, 2020
The automotive professionals at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus would like to give Tiffin 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 special... More
Power Steering Service in Tiffin
February 14, 2020
Most Tiffin drivers are too young to remember life before power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let's look at how it works. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power steerin... More
Air Conditioning Service in Tiffin
February 13, 2020
Hey Tiffin! Let's talk about one of our Ohio summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Tiffin drivers to take their car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from time to time t... More