A Stitch in Time at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)
December 27, 2020
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it. A driver noticed his vehicl... More
Lean Times (Shocks and Springs)
December 20, 2020
You may have noticed your vehicle going through lean times. By that, we mean it's literally leaning to one side. When you notice that, you should get it checked out at your service facility soon because you could have a serious problem. Many things can cause a vehicle to lean. You may have pro... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)
December 13, 2020
Most Joliet folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Joliet market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have been ... More
Weather Station on Wheels (Vehicle Sensor Maintenance)
December 6, 2020
You probably never thought about it, but your vehicle is like a rolling weather station. It can check the outside temperature, let you know when the roads are slippery and help you deal with rain. And how it does all those things is pretty cool. First, just like any weather station, a vehicle ha... More