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Wipe Out! New Wiper Blades for Joliet Drivers

When people in Joliet talk about vehicle safety, they think of tires and brakes. But do we think about our windshields? Isn't the ability to see a prime safety factor when it comes to driving aroun...

October 27, 2019

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Cabin Air Filter

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Air Conditioning Inspection

Most auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The insp...

Oct 20, 2019 Read

Parts

Battery Replacement for Your vehicle

Modern vehicles in and around Joliet run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get...

Oct 13, 2019 Read

Serpentine Belt

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

The primary job of the serpentine belt for Joliet drivers is to provide important traction to spi...

Oct 06, 2019 Read

Shocks & Struts

Bouncy Bouncy ? Are My Shocks Bad?

When Joliet drivers think about preventive maintenance, what usually comes to mind is oil, fluids...

Sep 29, 2019 Read

Emergency Items

Stay Safe in Joliet by Putting Your Cell Phone on ICE

We don't want to think about it, but each Joliet resident who drives or rides in a vehicle is pot...

Sep 22, 2019 Read

Safety

Emergency Items for Joliet

Safe Illinois travel starts with preventive maintenance and good vehicle care at Tuffy Joliet (So...

Sep 15, 2019 Read

Windshield Wipers

The Edible Engine

You may have had a friend whose vehicle was the victim of hungry rodents. After all, mice, rats ...

Sep 08, 2019 Read

Maintenance

Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)

A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Illinois news. Joliet people could t...

Sep 01, 2019 Read

Fluids

Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?

Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Joliet residents kn...

Aug 25, 2019 Read