Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)

Automotive design has come a long way since the days of the Model T, especially when it comes to safety technology. You can thank computers for a lot of the latest innovations. Here are a few tha...

June 16, 2024

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Exhaust

Catalytic Converter Replacement

Many of us have become aware of how important it is to keep our planets air clean, and your vehic...

Jun 09, 2024 Read

Transmission

The Light Nobody Wants to See (Check Engine Light)

You've probably had your Check Engine Light go on. Then it goes off and you figure, hey, whateve...

Jun 02, 2024 Read

Monitoring System

Unlock the Secret (Malfunctioning Door Lock Actuator)

What a convenience power door locks are on a vehicle. The latest don't even require you to push ...

May 26, 2024 Read

Inspection

Road Trip? Check! (Trip Inspection)

After months of postponing travel far away from home, a lot of us can't wait to hit the road and ...

May 19, 2024 Read

Transmission

The Light Many Drivers Fear (Check Engine Light)

Ask just about any driver about one thing they fear seeing inside their vehicle and they'll say i...

May 12, 2024 Read

Oil Change

An Oil for All Seasons (Engine Oil Selection)

You swap your winter boots for flip-flops in the summer. Why not change your winter engine oil f...

May 05, 2024 Read

Battery

Staying In Charge (Alternator Repair)

Seems like these days, we're hearing about more and more electric or hybrid vehicles. Keep in mi...

Apr 28, 2024 Read

Maintenance

Hey Joliet Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?

So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Joliet?Is it:A Hambu...

Apr 21, 2024 Read

Fluids

Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Guide to Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle

Today's Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) post focuses on using coolant. If you pour in the wrong ...

Apr 14, 2024 Read