Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

The Daily Grind (Grinding Noise)

If your vehicle makes a grinding sound when you turn the steering wheel, it's speaking to you. No, really, it is. So listen to what it's saying and you could avoid a much more costly repair down ...

June 28, 2026

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Smooth Moves

Stop for a moment and think of whats holding that heavy engine that sits under your vehicles hood...

Jun 21, 2026 Read

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Why is My Brake Pedal Hard to Push?

When you push on your brake pedal, you should find your vehicle easy to stop. But at some point,...

Jun 14, 2026 Read

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Steering You Right (Power Steering Signs of Problems)

Nearly every modern vehicle on the road today has power steering, a wonderful invention that make...

Jun 07, 2026 Read

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Losing Your Cool (AC Condenser Replacement)

Its always more comfortable in your vehicle when you can control temperature and humidity in the ...

May 31, 2026 Read

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(Ball Joint Replacement)

Every day that goes by, our bodies get a little more wear and tear on them. Our vehicles have th...

May 24, 2026 Read

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Don’t Blow Your Cool (Water Pump Replacement)

Its always a good idea to keep your cool, and thats especially true when it comes to some compone...

May 17, 2026 Read

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Why Maintaining Your Windshield Wipers and Washers Matters (Windshield Wiper and Washer Inspection)

What do mud, bird droppings and frost all have in common? When theyre covering your windshield, t...

May 10, 2026 Read

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T for Transmission, T for Trouble (Automatic Transmission Trouble Signs)

One of the hardest working components of your vehicle is its transmission, shifting gears up and ...

May 03, 2026 Read

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Automotive Tips from Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Serpentine Belt Overview

The technicians at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) know your serpentine belt drives important eng...

Apr 26, 2026 Read