Maintenance on My Mind
June 4, 2017
Ask any Elgin man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be no. Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road today are in need of some kind of repair or maintenance. Now, ask that same person why he hasn't taken his car in f... More
Elgin Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
March 6, 2017
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Elgin drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Elgin drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of your trip... More
Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
January 17, 2017
Illinois service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Elgin drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin fuel system cleaning: Ove... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Elgin Car Owners
December 6, 2016
A generation ago, Elgin drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Elgin shop every year or two for repairs seemed t... More
Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle
July 31, 2016
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Elgin drivers want to... More
Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
July 4, 2016
At Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin we've had a lot of Elgin customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Illinois. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 pe... More
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
June 26, 2016
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Elgin Bigfoo... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin in Elgin
May 16, 2016
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in Elgin
April 25, 2016
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (tec... More
The Importance of Elgin Drivers Following Service Intervals
April 3, 2016
Today in our Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Elgin with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laundry,... More