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Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Elgin, Illinois

Elgin auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Elgin, Illinois, are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It is the c...

June 28, 2020

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Shocks & Struts

Bouncy Bouncy ? Are My Shocks Bad?

When Elgin drivers think about preventive maintenance, what usually comes to mind is oil, fluids ...

Jun 21, 2020 Read

Maintenance

Relax When the Wind Blows in Illinois: Winter Car Prep for Elgin Drivers

When autumn comes around in Elgin, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in t...

Jun 14, 2020 Read

Windshield Wipers

Wash Me, Wash Me Right (How to Wash a Vehicle)

Most would agree they'd rather drive around in a clean, shiny vehicle than one coated with a laye...

Jun 07, 2020 Read

Steering

Stay Headed in the Right Direction, Elgin

Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Elgin, Illinois, these days. Now there are ...

May 31, 2020 Read

Fluids

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin: Battery Testing

The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced a...

May 24, 2020 Read

Tires and Wheels

The Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin Guide to Custom Wheels

If you're interested in customizing the wheels and tires on your vehicle, there are a few things ...

May 17, 2020 Read

Maintenance

The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Elgin Drivers

People in Elgin have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you'r...

May 10, 2020 Read

Tires and Wheels

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin: When to Replace a Damaged Tire

Repair or Replace? Thats a question Elgin drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures ...

May 03, 2020 Read

Monitoring System

What is a TSB? (Technical Service Bulletins)

If your vehicle had something in its design or production that the manufacturer had figured out h...

Apr 26, 2020 Read