Below 45 Degrees in Tiffin: Consider Winter Tires
February 29, 2016
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Tiffin drivers couldn't wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for all-season radials. Ohio drivers ran out and boug... More
Suspension Service in Tiffin at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus
February 28, 2016
When they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Tiffin may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your vehicle up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride around Tiffin. Its job is to keep your wheels f... More
Trip Inspection at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus in Tiffin
February 27, 2016
Tiffin area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.Now Tiffin drivers can't always avo... More
Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Tiffin Ride
February 26, 2016
It seems like everywhere you go in the Tiffin area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Ohio auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where do you ... More
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
February 26, 2016
Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Tiffin driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus will... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Tiffin
February 25, 2016
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Tiffin area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Tiffin area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you... More
Keep Your Cool in Tiffin: Air Conditioning Service
February 24, 2016
Most Tiffin drivers don't even think about their air conditioner. Now here's a tip for Tiffin vehicle owners: Run your air conditioner every so often during Ohio winters. This circulates the lubricant to help keep the seals from drying out. The air conditioner actually removes some of the moist... More
All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus
February 23, 2016
When all of your vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday driving in Tiffin can cause your vehicle's wheels to be out of alignment.Driving for an extended time around Tiffin wh... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Tiffin?
February 22, 2016
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Tiffin?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Ohio approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New airbag... More
Automotive Tips from Courtesy Auto Repair Plus: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt
February 21, 2016
The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Tiffin.An old timing belt can lose a tooth in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Timing belt... More