Watching Your Check Engine Light

August 27, 2015

Did you know that most of the cars driving around Elgin, Illinois carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969? New cars sold in the Elgin area have as many as twelve networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. I... More

Nighttime Visibility In Elgin

August 26, 2015

There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the greater Elgin area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let's focus on visibility It's said that 90 percent of ou... More

Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Elgin

August 19, 2015

Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine, has to ... More

The Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin Guide To Vehicle Diagnosis

August 12, 2015

Modern Elgin vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a minute thin... More