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Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles In Elgin Illinois

Before the recession hit, the median age for cars in the Elgin Illinois area (zip code: 60123) was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin we hea...

July 01, 2015

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Maintenance

Looking Down the Road - Headlamps

If you've ever been driving around Elgin and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted...

Jun 26, 2015 Read

Service Intervals

Hey Elgin Drivers, How Many Miles Are On Your Car?

Nowadays, Elgin motorists are paying more at Elgin gas pumps. For some families in the greater ...

Jun 23, 2015 Read

Tires and Wheels

Saving Lives In Elgin With Tire Pressure

All new passenger vehicles on our Elgin Illinois roads now have tire pressure monitoring system...

Jun 11, 2015 Read

Fuel System

Engine Air Filter From Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin

Many Elgin car owners have found themselves in the following situation: they go to get their oil...

Jun 10, 2015 Read

Tires and Wheels

Shake It Up in Elgin!: Why Wheel Balancing

Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recli...

Jun 03, 2015 Read

Service Standards

On Board Diagnostics For Your SUV

Make an appointment with Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin to have your on board diagnostics anal...

May 12, 2015 Read

Tires and Wheels

Talk To Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin About New Shoes For Your Vehicle

Custom wheels are one way that Elgin folks express themselves and personalize their SUV. But they...

May 05, 2015 Read

Tires and Wheels

Elgin Illinois Winter Prep Service For Your Auto

When winter approaches in Illinois, Elgin car owners break out the sweaters, coats, boots and m...

May 02, 2015 Read

Maintenance

Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin

A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Illinois news. Elgin people could t...

Apr 23, 2015 Read