Stop It! You Need Good Brakes

March 31, 2019

Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Joliet area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication that... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Brake Noise

March 24, 2019

Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Joliet. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are expos... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Where Should New Tires Be Placed

March 17, 2019

When Joliet drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake systems.If... More

Fuel for Thought

March 10, 2019

If you're like most people and drive a gasoline-powered vehicle, you need to be up to speed on its fuel-related components. They're pretty basic: the fuel, the fuel filter and the fuel pump. The fuel's the easy part. You probably gas up your vehicle yourself and, if you're like most drivers, pr... More

Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)

March 3, 2019

A lot of us Joliet drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. One popular way for Illinois motorists to customize a vehicle is to get new wheels.Wheels come in thousan... More