Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center
Auto Repair Shops in Traverse City, Michigan
4.0 (250)
| Category | Auto Repair Shops Β· Oil change service |
|---|---|
| Address | 1124 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686 |
| Area | Traverse City, Michigan |
| Phone | (231) 946-1155 |
| Google rating | 4.0 (250) |
Hours
| Monday | 8 amβ6 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 amβ6 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 amβ6 pm |
| Thursday | 8 amβ6 pm |
| Friday | 8 amβ6 pm |
| Saturday | 8 amβ4 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center is one of the nationΓ’β¬β’s largest independent tire retailers, offering top-brand tires plus auto services like brakes, alignments, oil changes, batteries, suspension, and exhaust repair. With a wide selection backed by our tire price match guarantee, Tuffy delivers trusted service and value. Come visit us at a Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center location in Palm Coast today.
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center is an auto repair shop in Traverse City, Michigan. It is listed at 1124 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686, which places it among the local businesses of Traverse City that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as oil change service, so it may cover more than the name suggests.
Auto repair in the United States is split between independent shops, dealership service departments and national chains. Independents handle most routine work (oil changes, brakes, tune-ups, check-engine diagnostics) at lower labor rates and often specialize in one make or in imports; dealers keep factory tools, software and warranty authority; chains sell speed and standard pricing on maintenance items. Most shops charge a diagnostic fee, credited toward the repair if you go ahead, and quote parts and labor separately. Certification matters: look for ASE-certified technicians and, in many states, a state repair license posted at the counter. Written estimates are required by law in most states before work begins, and you are entitled to your old parts if you ask.
The business lists hours on 6 days of the week. Typical hours are 8 amβ6 pm. It is closed on Sunday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center at (231) 946-1155; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is tuffytraversecity.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.
Its Google rating is 4.0 out of 5 from 250 reviews, a solid but mixed picture; reading the most recent reviews will tell you what to expect.
Traverse City is in Michigan, in the Midwest, where summers are warm, winters are cold and snowy, and most errands are done by car; businesses keep steady year-round hours with the usual holiday changes. US addresses list the street number and name, then the city, state abbreviation and ZIP code, and Traverse City follows the same pattern; a suite or apartment number such as Ste 200 refers to a unit inside the building. The map link on this page shows the exact spot.
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Latest Google reviews
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Jennifer Honeysette 3 months ago
Jason has done miracles for my car more than once!! heβs always thorough and I never leave Unhappy! Iβve gone to four or five different places just to see about getting work done and I get told oh maybe in a week or if you leave it here for us for a few days weβll try to get it in! I donβt ever have to even make an appointment I can just go in and I walked out with my car fixed. Super happy.
J N 3 months ago
This place will squeeze every dollar they can out of you. Had a problem, engine light on, I dropped it off at Tuffy on my lunch break. They diagnosed that spark plugs and coils had to be replaced and wanted to charge $840. Blown away by that pricing when I looked at the cost of parts online, I talked them down to $600. I decided to bail, as they said there was no way to know if there were deeper issues until I paid for that fix. They still charged me $130 for diagnosis. Thankfully I managed to find a $20-off coupon online for that while I was at the counter. I advocate that anyone considering going to this location first try what I did instead a few days later: Less than a mile down the road is AutoZone. They will run engine light codes and print a report for you for free (it took 5 minutes). Right away it confirmed issues with the coils + spark plugs, the same diagnosis I paid $110 for at Tuffy. I punched those codes + my vehicle info into Google. Between the "AI Overviews" from search results and a YouTube video, it took 20 minutes and $130 in parts from AutoZone (who even let me borrow tools for free) to learn how to swap out coils and plugs myself. Using Google's "AI Overvi
Margaret Parker 3 months ago
Recently had my brakes done at Tuffy I have 0 complaints with the services that were done! Winnie and Dan had great customer service from start to finish! My only reason for a 4 star instead of 5 is we had a bit of a miscommunication that I will clarify WAS taken care of! My only issue was is Winnie did exactly what I asked I personally added on an extra task last minute before she passed off my car she wrote down what my extra task was and it was forgotten to do by Dan, when I brought up it still needed done Dan was quick to place the blame stating Winnie shouldnβt have wrote it down and that he only looks at the computers! In my opinion computer or not itβs the technicians responsibility to look over everything written down on the sheet handed to him before he ever pulls in the vehicle! That being said I thought it was a bit unprofessional for him to place the blame on anyone but himself or at the very least not hold himself accountable in some sort of way! Winnie did a great job doing everything I had personally asked her to do! Aside from this everything else was done to my liking and I will most likely return in the future!
Jeremiah Maikrzek 5 months ago
I was assured my vehicle was fixed, even though all the warning lights were still on in my car. The mechanic cleared them and said it would be fine. 12 hours later I broke down 75 miles from home. The worst part was after paying $1000 12 hours earlier, tuffy told me it was most likely an electrical issue and I needed to take it to a dealership. They lied about properly checking out the issue. I specifically told them I thought it was a computer issue, and was told if this fix didn't work they would try something else and then said nevermind only a dealership can fix it. I want my $1000 back. I ended up donating the car and got $300 for it. It doesn't matter to the junk yard how many brand new parts you put in your vehicle. Thanks for the $500 used alternator and hope you enjoyed the $500 in labor, cause you'll never get another cent from me.
Grant Davis 5 months ago
Dropped my ID down my window. Tuffys got me in the fastest and for the cheapest after calling around town. I didnβt get his name but whoever serviced my vehicle was super helpful and got me in and out in no time. Tuffys is very reliable and I will be going back if any other future issues arise.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center located?
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center is at 1124 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686, in Traverse City, Michigan. Use the βOpen in Google Mapsβ button on this page for directions.
What kind of business is Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center?
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center is listed as an auto repair shop and is also tagged on Google as oil change service.
What are the hours of Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center?
Published hours are Monday: 8 amβ6 pm; Tuesday: 8 amβ6 pm; Wednesday: 8 amβ6 pm; Thursday: 8 amβ6 pm; Friday: 8 amβ6 pm; Saturday: 8 amβ4 pm; Sunday: Closed. It is closed on Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.
Is Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center open on Sunday?
No, Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center is closed on Sunday.
What is the phone number of Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center?
You can call Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center at (231) 946-1155.
How is Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center rated on Google?
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center has a Google rating of 4.0 out of 5 from 250 reviews.
Does Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center have a website?
Yes, the website of Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center is tuffytraversecity.com (linked on this page).
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