Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin
July 21, 2022
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Illinois news. Elgin people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Elgin motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good commuters, g... More
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
July 13, 2022
If you've ever been driving around Elgin and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field of v... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Elgin, Illinois
July 12, 2022
The median age for cars in the Elgin, Illinois area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Elgin area, bring it into Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgi... More
I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Elgin
July 2, 2022
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Elgin area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Elgin drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle windshield is j... More
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
Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin
January 16, 2022
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night i... More
Hey Elgin Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
December 5, 2021
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Elgin?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'coffee,... More
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
August 29, 2021
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... More
Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
October 11, 2020
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More
New School: Automotive Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin Technician Training
July 19, 2020
Elgin consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have made... More