Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

No Fueling! (Fuel Filler Location)

If you've ever gotten in an unfamiliar vehicle, maybe a rental car, you may have pulled up to the gas pump and wondered, "Which side is the fuel filler on?" Here's a tip for you. There is usually ...

March 28, 2021

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Windshield Wipers

The Key Won't Turn! (Ignition Problems)

You've just arrived at the store shopping and you're ready to head home. You put your key in the...

Mar 21, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

The Part You've Never Seen (Flat Tires and Solutions)

They say your vehicle has one, but you've never seen it. And you might not even know it if you s...

Mar 14, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

Something to Latch On To (Hood Latch Safety)

The other day, a driver was trying to open his vehicle's hood so he could add some windshield was...

Mar 07, 2021 Read

Older Vehicles

Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin

When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Elgin drivers know how important i...

Feb 28, 2021 Read

Cooling System

Not So Hot in Elgin

When the weather turns cold, it's nice to crank up the furnace and enjoy the heat. But if your ho...

Feb 21, 2021 Read

Inspection

Elgin Road Trip Preparation

People from Elgin, Illinois, love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than a Illinois r...

Feb 14, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

Low Power Mystery (Ignition Coil Service)

It's no fun when your vehicle just doesn't run the way it used to. You may notice (especially i...

Feb 07, 2021 Read

Automotive News

Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)

If every road was straight and smooth, we wouldn't have to worry much about wheel alignment. But ...

Jan 31, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

What Is an EGR Valve? (EGR Valve Service)

If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's somet...

Jan 24, 2021 Read