Smart Elgin Drivers Protect Against Overheating

March 27, 2016

Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for Elgin drivers to ... More

All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin

March 21, 2016

When all of your vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday driving in Elgin can cause your vehicle's wheels to be out of alignment.Driving for an extended time around Elgin when... More

Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin

March 14, 2016

These days many people in the Elgin area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service maintenanc... More

Cool Running in Elgin

March 6, 2016

Unless you live in Death Valley, you really don't hear much any more about cars overheating. That's because cooling systems in vehicles have been much improved. That doesn't mean you can't overheat your vehicle engine, though. Without proper preventive maintenance, you could still find yourself ... More