It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin
August 30, 2020
If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Elgin. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better understandi... More
Out with the Old (Vehicle Parts that Wear Out)
August 23, 2020
Some drivers don't pay any attention to their vehicles until something breaks. Others take them into their service repair facility for maintenance even before a problem develops. Still, even if you fit into the second group, there are some parts on a vehicle that will simply wear out over time.... More
Not So Cool (Air Conditioning Systems)
August 16, 2020
There's nothing quite like getting in your vehicle on a hot day, switching on the air conditioning and having warm air blow out of the vents. You may have had no problem for months and then, one day, you are driving around in a sauna. You're hot stuff, but not in a good way! So what goes wrong w... More
The Red Menace (How to Deal with Rust)
August 9, 2020
Rust. It's worse if you drive in places that use salt on the roads in winter, or if you spend time driving near a body of salt water. But any vehicle has to deal with rust after years on the road. And it's not just that rust can eat away your vehicle's body and fenders. It can be a real probl... More
Hey Elgin Drivers: How Do You Save Gas?
August 2, 2020
Higher Elgin fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wallets. A lot of Elgin drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to some of their hard-earned money.North Americans drive billions of miles less during months of high fuel pri... More