It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin

November 27, 2022

There are a lot of things in life that Elgin residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Elgin dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a year. When we don't ... More

Let's Clear Some Things Up (Headlight Restoration)

November 20, 2022

You know how exposing your skin to sunlight can cause sunburn and other unhealthy things. Sunlight can also create major problems for your headlights. After they've been exposed to ultraviolet light, acrylic headlights can yellow and fog due to oxidation. And when that happens, less light can ... More

A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)

November 13, 2022

Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehicle's air conditioning system is built to last a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, sometimes it fails. It helps to know a little about how the A/C works. There's a compressor that press... More

In a Fog (Fogged Windows in Cold Weather)

November 6, 2022

It's bad enough in cold weather when ice and snow block your visibility. Add to that fog on the inside of your windows and you could be driving blind. So here are a few tips on how to keep your windows from fogging up when there's a chill in the air. You probably know fog is really condensation... More