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A Stitch in Time at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)

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 certainl...

December 27, 2020
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Lean Times (Shocks and Springs) Shocks & Struts

Lean Times (Shocks and Springs)

You may have noticed your vehicle going through lean times. By that, we mean it's literally lean...

Dec 20, 2020 Read
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Maintenance

Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)

Most Joliet folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday wa...

Dec 13, 2020 Read
Weather Station on Wheels (Vehicle Sensor Maintenance) Windshield Wipers

Weather Station on Wheels (Vehicle Sensor Maintenance)

You probably never thought about it, but your vehicle is like a rolling weather station. It can ...

Dec 06, 2020 Read
Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair) Cooling System

Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair)

If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various flu...

Nov 29, 2020 Read
Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Good Service and Good Fuel Economy Fuel System

Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Good Service and Good Fuel Economy

Most Joliet auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Tuffy Jo...

Nov 22, 2020 Read
In the Hot Seat (Repair and Maintenance of Seat Heaters) Windshield Wipers

In the Hot Seat (Repair and Maintenance of Seat Heaters)

It's chilly outside. You flip on that switch that looks like a picture of a seat with little heat...

Nov 15, 2020 Read
What You Need to Know from Your Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Service Advisor Service Standards

What You Need to Know from Your Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Service Advisor

Joliet drivers may feel intimidated when they take their vehicles to a service center. They have ...

Nov 08, 2020 Read
A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side) Automotive News

A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)

A vehicle should travel straight down a straight road with the steering wheel centered. But time...

Nov 01, 2020 Read
Give it the Boot (Ball Joint Boot Replacement) Windshield Wipers

Give it the Boot (Ball Joint Boot Replacement)

Your vehicle may be wearing boots right now and you might not even know it. They're called ball ...

Oct 25, 2020 Read