Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Tire Safety: Washington vs. Lincoln
November 17, 2019
Welcome to the Courtesy Auto Repair Plus automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Tiffin conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the tire will... More
Introduction to Diesels for Tiffin, Ohio
November 10, 2019
Something you're going to be hearing a lot about around Tiffin, Ohio, is diesel engines. We're not talking about semi-trucks and buses; we're talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs.Most people in Ohio are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe have diesel ... More
Time Out: Suspension Problems in Tiffin
November 3, 2019
Your vehicle's suspension system has two jobs: to prevent the passengers from getting tossed around inside the vehicle every time it hits a bump in the road and to keep the tires firmly planted on the road around every corner and over every bump.To see your suspension system, you'll have to look... More
Tiffin Drivers: Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car
October 27, 2019
Let's talk about air quality in Tiffin. It's a global issue, but affects us wherever we are. Many decades ago, Tiffin drivers began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the air inside your vehicle?Now, it's only been in the last few years that cabin air f... More
Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?
October 20, 2019
No matter how well they're made, vehicles are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. Think of all the moving parts. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the vehicle manufacturer to issue recall notices to Tiffin residents and to fix the affecte... More
When "Shady" is a Good Thing
October 13, 2019
Just like your skin can burn from too much sun, so can the paint on your vehicle. It can turn dull, oxidize and fade the more ultraviolet rays beat down on it. One solution is to park in a shady spot, or you can buy a cover for your vehicle and put it on when you know it's going to be sitting in... More
Need a New Battery? Call Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Today
October 6, 2019
Hello Tiffin 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 Tiffin, bits of the surface of the battery plates disintegrate. As this process continues over a... More
The Maintenance Free Myth
September 29, 2019
Sometimes we hear people in Tiffin say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complexi... More
Coolant Service at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus
September 22, 2019
Tiffin residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of Ohio temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what.' Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing. Very hot, high pressure, corrosive...And all the while, it has to p... More
Make Your Battery Last
September 15, 2019
Today's report from Courtesy Auto Repair Plus is on vehicle 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 hadn't. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent of Tiffin v... More