Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Stop It! You Need Good Brakes

Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Joliet area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell w...

March 31, 2019

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Older Vehicles

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Brake Noise

Your brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop you...

Mar 24, 2019 Read

Tires and Wheels

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Where Should New Tires Be Placed

When Joliet drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on whic...

Mar 17, 2019 Read

Fuel Economy

Fuel for Thought

If you're like most people and drive a gasoline-powered vehicle, you need to be up to speed on it...

Mar 10, 2019 Read

Tires and Wheels

Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)

A lot of us Joliet drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about colo...

Mar 03, 2019 Read

Maintenance

New School: Automotive Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Technician Training

Joliet consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfort...

Feb 24, 2019 Read

Fluids

Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Alternator Replacement Service in Joliet

Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started,...

Feb 17, 2019 Read

Fuel System

Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance for Joliet Drivers

Hello, Joliet residents. Let's talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris ou...

Feb 11, 2019 Read

Keys to a long lasting vehicle

Let Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Help You Extend the Life of Your Car

If you haven't shopped in the Joliet area for a new vehicle recently, you're likely to experience...

Feb 04, 2019 Read

Windshield Wipers

The Best Test

Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that on...

Jan 27, 2019 Read