Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Your Vehicle is Talking to YOU (Service Warning Signs)

Your vehicle may be like that famous battery bunny, the one that just keeps going and going. But while it may seem sometimes like you never need to take your vehicle in to be worked on, there are ...

April 18, 2021

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Tires

Don't Neglect Your Spare (Spare Tire Care)

If you've ever had a flat tire, then you know welcome it is to have a spare tire that is properly...

Apr 11, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

A Honking Big Jam (Stuck Horn)

At one time or another, most drivers honk their horn at someone who might be texting at a stoplig...

Apr 04, 2021 Read

Older Vehicles

A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)

We've all been there. You park your vehicle on a steeper than usual hill and worry about it roll...

Mar 28, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

In a Fog (Fogged Windows in Cold Weather)

It's bad enough in cold weather when ice and snow block your visibility. Add to that fog on the ...

Mar 21, 2021 Read

Battery

A Non-Starter (Alternator Problems in Cold Weather)

As the temperatures dip, we all know there could be problems starting our vehicles. After all, ba...

Mar 14, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

Power Failure (Broken Power Seat)

Know anyone who doesn't love a power seat in an SUV, a car, truck or van? They're convenient and ...

Mar 07, 2021 Read

Steering

Get Where You're Going with Power Steering Service in Joliet

Today we're going to talk about power steering service in Joliet. If you took an informal poll ar...

Feb 28, 2021 Read

Timing Belt

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

In your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the ...

Feb 21, 2021 Read

Tires

The Flat Fix that Fits (Tire Repairs)

Can you think of anyone who likes getting a flat tire? Of course not. But when one of your tire...

Feb 14, 2021 Read