Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle

July 31, 2016

We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Elgin drivers want to... More

The Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin Guide to Caring for Your Transmission

July 25, 2016

Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Elgin drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Elgin. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hills, stuff... More

Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin

July 17, 2016

Anyone who drives a car in Elgin knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make it stop running. It can even ruin the entire engine! Good v... More

Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Elgin Ride

July 12, 2016

It seems like everywhere you go in the Elgin area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Illinois auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where do y... More

Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running

July 4, 2016

At Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin we've had a lot of Elgin customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Illinois. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 pe... More