Light Up your Life (Headlamp Replacement)
January 29, 2023
Did you know that having a burned out headlight can result in your rearview mirror reflecting some flashing lights? In other words, you might get pulled over by the police for only having one working headlight, because in most places it's against the law. Not only is it illegal to drive with one... More
A Turn for the Worse (Using Turn Signals)
January 22, 2023
Distracted driving is bad, you know that. Daydreaming, talking on the cell phone, putting your makeup on in the rear view mirror. All bad. But there's something else that causes more than twice as many accidents, according to a recent study. And that's people who don't use their turn signals.... More
Restore Your Get-Up-and-Go (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)
January 15, 2023
You may have heard the old saying, "My get-up-and-go got up and went." If your vehicle's engine's fuel economy is noticeably worse, your engine is idling roughly or stalling or your vehicle's acceleration isn't what it used to be, ask your service advisor if you might need your vehicle's fuel and... More
Should Joliet Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?
January 8, 2023
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule but you take a second look at that severe service schedule and see some of the following: 1. Most of your... More
Have a Ball! Know your Ball Joints (Ball Joints)
January 1, 2023
We all have joints in our own skeletal system, but did you know your vehicle has some joints of its own? One of the most important is called a ball joint. One of the interesting things is that it's somewhat similar to the ball and socket joints we have in our hips and shoulders. A ball joint all... More