Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair)

November 29, 2020

If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various fluids. And if you have a heater in your vehicle, you'll have heater hoses. A heater hose connects to and from the engine so some coolant can be circulated through a little radiator called a heater core... More

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