Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Wasteful Thinking

With the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin. Some vehicles offer remote starting that let ...

September 29, 2019

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Fuel System

Fuel Filter Service in Elgin, Illinois

There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damag...

Sep 22, 2019 Read

Fluids

Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle

Today, Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's ...

Sep 15, 2019 Read

Shocks & Struts

Upgrade Shocks for Better Handling in Elgin

Many Elgin drivers probably don't think of their shock absorbers as an important safety system; b...

Sep 08, 2019 Read

Cabin Air Filter

To Fix or Not To Fix: That Is the Question.

No matter what vehicle you drive, when certain things break, you have to make a decision. Should...

Sep 01, 2019 Read

Automotive News

Tracking True in Elgin: Wheel Alignment

At Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been p...

Aug 25, 2019 Read

Windshield Wipers

THE IMPORTANCE OF VISIBILITY (Cleaning Vehicle Glass)

We've all been through it. The vehicle ahead of us kicks up mud, slush, snow or salt on our winds...

Aug 18, 2019 Read

Automotive News

Line Them Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin

Hello Elgin! Let's talk about alignment. One of the most important parts of preventive maintenanc...

Aug 11, 2019 Read

Safety

Emergency Items for Elgin

Safe Illinois travel starts with preventive maintenance and good vehicle care at Tuffy Auto Servi...

Aug 04, 2019 Read

Maintenance

Maintaining Your Older Car in Elgin, Illinois

The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Elgin, Illinois: emission devices and contr...

Jul 28, 2019 Read