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How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)

Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. Thats understandable because todays tires are engineered to do their job without needing you to pay too much at...

August 15, 2021

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Windshield Wipers

How Much Does It Cost? (Variations in Vehicle Repair Costs)

Ever wonder why it costs so much more to fix a similar problem in two different vehicles? Let's s...

Aug 08, 2021 Read

Safety

Your Well Trained Technician at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin

When your vehicle has a problem or just needs some routine service, you might get a little nervou...

Aug 01, 2021 Read

Emergency Items

Stay Safe in Elgin by Putting Your Cell Phone on ICE

We don't want to think about it, but each Elgin resident who drives or rides in a vehicle is pote...

Jul 25, 2021 Read

Automotive News

Straight and True in Elgin: Wheel Alignment

Most Elgin folks worry about running out of gas or having a breakdown on the side of the road. Th...

Jul 18, 2021 Read

Tires

What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)

You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they con...

Jul 11, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

The Neglected Windshield (Windshield Care)

You look at it every day, yet you don't really see it. We're talking about your vehicle's windsh...

Jul 04, 2021 Read

Parts

Timing Belt Replacement in Elgin

Today we want to talk to Elgin drivers about timing belts. They're something that many drivers do...

Jun 27, 2021 Read

Timing Belt

Smooth Shifting in Elgin, Illinois: Transmission Service

So you have some exciting plans for the weekend. You're going to take some of your friends out on...

Jun 20, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

Don't Start with That (Bad Starter Motor)

We've all heard that expression, "That's a non starter." When it comes to your vehicle, that's no...

Jun 13, 2021 Read