Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Right or Left? Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin Power Steering Service

Have you ever driven a vehicle without power steering? If you have, then you probably appreciate how much easier it is to drive today's modern vehicles. Before power steering, all of the force to t...

August 23, 2016

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Suspension

Time Out: Suspension Problems in Elgin

Your vehicle's suspension system has two jobs: to prevent the passengers from getting tossed arou...

Aug 17, 2016 Read

Cabin Air Filter

Keep Your Cool in Elgin: Air Conditioning Service

Most Elgin drivers don't even think about their air conditioner.Now here's a tip for Elgin vehicl...

Aug 07, 2016 Read

Maintenance

Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle

We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell p...

Jul 31, 2016 Read

Timing Belt

The Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin Guide to Caring for Your Transmission

Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Elgin drivers only have a fuzzy understa...

Jul 25, 2016 Read

Cooling System

Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin

Anyone who drives a car in Elgin knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that ...

Jul 17, 2016 Read

Tires and Wheels

Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Elgin Ride

It seems like everywhere you go in the Elgin area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars...

Jul 12, 2016 Read

Maintenance

Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running

At Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin we've had a lot of Elgin customers asking how they can make th...

Jul 04, 2016 Read

Maintenance

Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?

In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive ma...

Jun 26, 2016 Read

Fluids

Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?

Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Elgin residents kno...

Jun 22, 2016 Read