The Maintenance Free Myth
August 25, 2024
Sometimes we hear people in CASCO 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 complexit... More
Economics of Maintenance for CASCO Auto Owners
July 28, 2024
Buying a new car in CASCO is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in CASCO who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having second thou... More
Can Your Car Last Another Year?
June 9, 2024
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at CASCO car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of CASCO, WI, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering and manufactur... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in CASCO
March 10, 2024
There's a segment of the CASCO area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilometer... More
Fall and Spring Inspection at Tuffy Richmond
January 1, 2024
Good vehicle care for us CASCO 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
Gas Savings in CASCO: Sharpen Your Pencil
September 3, 2023
High gas prices in CASCO increase the cost of living for WI drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some CASCO vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled maintenance.Acc... More
Budget for Maintenance in CASCO
August 22, 2023
Sometimes busy CASCO residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around WI in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today's automobiles have significantly reduced the amoun... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Richmond in CASCO
August 20, 2023
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in CASCO, WI
August 19, 2023
The median age for cars in the CASCO, WI area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy Richmond we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the CASCO area, bring it into Tuffy Richmond for high-mileage maintenance.3473 COUN... More
Busting Automotive Myths in CASCO, WI
August 13, 2023
Myths passed around our CASCO, WI community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decedents to be ... More