10 Services Elgin Drivers Often Overlook
June 30, 2022
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Elgin. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. Specif... More
Servicing High Mileage Vehicles at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin
June 29, 2022
The price of gas and the uncertain economy are both causing Illinois residents to review their finances. More and more Elgin drivers are opting to keep their vehicles longer and put off purchasing a newer car. It is estimated that two-thirds of the vehicles on the roads of North America today ha... More
Lease or Buy?
June 28, 2022
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Elgin drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pays down... More
Have a Ball! Know your Ball Joints (Ball Joints)
June 26, 2022
We all have joints in our own skeletal system, but did you know your vehicle has some joints of its own? One of the most important is called a ball joint. One of the interesting things is that it's somewhat similar to the ball and socket joints we have in our hips and shoulders. A ball joint all... More
Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
June 19, 2022
Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by. You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise. Your mind immediately thinks, aha! A broken muffler. Well, your exhaust system is composed of many more parts than just... More
Power Failure (Broken Power Seat)
June 12, 2022
Know anyone who doesn't love a power seat in an SUV, a car, truck or van? They're convenient and precise in their adjustments. But when they break, oh, what a pain. Not only is it inconvenient, it may leave your seat position too close to the steering wheel or too far from the pedals. This is ... More
A Cool and Smooth Transmission in Elgin
June 5, 2022
When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us Elgin drivers remember to get our oil changed. But services that occur at longer intervals like transmission service sometimes get overlooked. Yet transmission service is part of car care. A poorly maintained transmission will... More