Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Good Service and Good Fuel Economy
November 22, 2020
Most Joliet auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield), we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Joliet drivers actually save?In today's Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) arti... More
In the Hot Seat (Repair and Maintenance of Seat Heaters)
November 15, 2020
It's chilly outside. You flip on that switch that looks like a picture of a seat with little heat waves rising from it. You expect soon you'll feel that warmth but wait! It's not getting warmer. Oh no, what's wrong with my seat heater? There could be lots of reasons it's not working, and it cou... More
What You Need to Know from Your Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Service Advisor
November 8, 2020
Joliet drivers may feel intimidated when they take their vehicles to a service center. They have questions but aren't sure how to ask. They don't want to feel embarrassed about their lack of knowledge. They don't want to make the service technician feel that they don't trust him.If your service ... More
A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)
November 1, 2020
A vehicle should travel straight down a straight road with the steering wheel centered. But time and travel can take their toll and soon you may find your vehicle pulling to the left or right. Those are not good signs and should be taken care of fairly quickly. One thing that you should note is... More
Give it the Boot (Ball Joint Boot Replacement)
October 25, 2020
Your vehicle may be wearing boots right now and you might not even know it. They're called ball joint boots. They're actually protective, flexible things that protect parts of your suspension (called ball joints) from all the hazards the road can fling at them. If one of those ball joint boots... More
Busting Automotive Myths in Joliet, Illinois
October 18, 2020
Myths passed around our Joliet, Illinois community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decedents... More
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
The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)
October 4, 2020
There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehicle. A lot of us are quick to blame the battery. But it may instead be your alternator that's failing. Your battery supplies power to start your vehicle, but the alternator is what sends power when y... More
Helping Joliet Drivers Get the Right Tires
September 27, 2020
Every Joliet vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it's a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to match the season you are driving in. Summer tires are designed for hot temperatures. The tread is eng... More
Sniffing Out a Problem
September 20, 2020
Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... More