Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
February 26, 2017
Joliet drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you'll feel it in the steerin... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Joliet, Illinois
February 21, 2017
The median age for cars in the Joliet, Illinois area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Joliet area, bring it into Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfie... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Joliet Car Owners
February 14, 2017
A generation ago, Joliet drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Joliet shop every year or two for repairs seemed... More
The Maintenance Free Myth
February 6, 2017
Sometimes we hear people in Joliet say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complexi... More