Unlock the Secret (Malfunctioning Door Lock Actuator)

January 26, 2020

What a convenience power door locks are on a vehicle. The latest don't even require you to push the button on the key fob; all you have to do is have it with you. But sometimes there's a component of power door locks that can fail, especially when they are used several times each day. Those ar... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down in Elgin

January 20, 2020

Theres not much Elgin drivers can do about the price of gas in Illinois, but we can control - up to a point - how much we use. Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the go-pedal. Hard acceleration just sucks the gas. Gently leave stop light... More

No Yolk! Rotten Egg Smell (Sulfur Smell Causes)

January 19, 2020

The pungent smell of rotten eggs can send people running for the hills. So when that odor is inside your vehicle, yikes! Yolks! The good news is that a trained service technician can search the source of that smell and stanch the stench that comes from another words that begins with S. Sulfur... More

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires

January 19, 2020

Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Elgin area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pair of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warranty imp... More

Not-So-Common Sense (Sensor Failures)

January 18, 2020

So your vehicle won't start. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Battery dead? Starter motor worn out? Out of gas? Well, those are all reasons that make sense. But your vehicle may be refusing to start because one of its computers is being warned that to do so might damage it. Here's ... More

Tire Replacement: What Elgin Drivers Need to Know

January 17, 2020

Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your functional needs covered with your selection, then you can have some fun with where you go from there.L... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin: When to Replace Your Wiper Blades

January 16, 2020

There are several important factors that go into how often Elgin drivers should replace their wiper blades. Of course, the more you use your wipers, the faster the blades will wear out especially if you use them on an icy windshield. Whether its a lot of bugs and road grime from Illinois freeway... More

Steering Clear in Elgin

January 15, 2020

Those who know vehicles believe the steering system may be the most vital component of them all. Perhaps you've found over the years your steering has gotten loose. Or maybe suddenly, your steering wheel has gotten very hard to turn. Let's steer you in the direction of understanding why this may ... More

Elgin Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?

January 14, 2020

Any Elgin driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for Elgin residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of this is the ... More