How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)
March 31, 2024
Automotive design has come a long way since the days of the Model T, especially when it comes to safety technology. You can thank computers for a lot of the latest innovations. Here are a few that have been making their mark in recent years. Adaptive cruise control. This is cruise control with... More
The Best Test
February 18, 2024
Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... More
Differential Service at Tuffy Wyoming
October 1, 2022
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Wyoming, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tuffy Wyoming service advisor that your differential needs ser... More
What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?
September 20, 2022
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Wyoming, Michigan , the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Wyoming drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's understandable... More
Are There Blind Spots in Wyoming?
September 5, 2022
All Wyoming drivers have blind spots and no, I'm not talking about the fact that you really don't sing like Adele. I mean the areas of the road that you can't see when you're driving around Wyoming.First let's talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about others...To begin, we can... More
Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Wyoming?
July 25, 2022
There is a clear and vocal demand in Wyoming and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Michigan market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Wyoming area roads today, and many more being devel... More
Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Michigan Roads?
July 7, 2022
Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Michigan spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive drivi... More
Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Wyoming
June 19, 2022
One Wyoming automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Wyoming, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine and tran... More
Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)
March 27, 2022
When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... More
For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)
January 16, 2022
Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More