Emergency! (Vehicle Emergency items)

October 11, 2020

"I never expected it could happen to me." Countless drivers have said that after they've had an emergency turn their lives upside down. So before that happens to you, let's thinking about planning ahead for an emergency with a few things you should keep in your vehicle. Road flares. If you've ev... More

Blind Spot Safety for Joliet Driving

March 8, 2020

Blind spots may be a good thing when it comes to a spouse's annoying habits, but when driving an automobile in Joliet, they are definitely to be avoided. So, while it's not good marital advice, it's good auto advice to minimize your own blind spots and stay out of other Joliet drivers' blind spo... More

Emergency Items for Joliet

September 15, 2019

Safe Illinois travel starts with preventive maintenance and good vehicle care at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield). But there are other things Joliet residents can do to prepare for emergencies on the road. Here's some auto advice that can help you plan for emergencies, and just may save your life... More

Drive Defensively in Illinois

June 5, 2018

Car care is part of auto safety in Joliet. But the most important thing we can do to improve safety on Illinois roads is to drive safely.Defensive driving begins with the proper attitude. Have in mind that you won't let anyone take your safety away from you. You'll be aware of your surroundings,... More

Know Your Towing Limits in Joliet

April 24, 2017

Some Joliet drivers figure that anything they can attach to their trailer hitch can be towed by their vehicle. Nope. If you're going to do any towing around Joliet, you should be aware of safety issues, Illinois towing laws and potential liability.Understanding tow ratings is important for safe t... More

Your Well Trained Technician at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)

August 8, 2016

When your vehicle has a problem or just needs some routine service, you might get a little nervous. Your vehicle's so important to your life in Joliet, you need to get back on the road as soon as possible with the problem fixed right the first time.If you've ever checked into some of the technic... More