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Wishy-Washy in Joliet

Perhaps you've found yourself driving when something all of a sudden splashes on your windshield, obstructing your view. You know that sinking feeling when you try to turn on the windshield washers...

January 13, 2019

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Maintenance

Budget for Maintenance in Joliet

Sometimes busy Joliet residents dream about going back to the simpler days of our grandparents. B...

Jan 07, 2019 Read

Headlamps

Nighttime Visibility in Joliet

There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the Joliet a...

Jan 01, 2019 Read

Maintenance

Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) in Joliet

If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentin...

Dec 30, 2018 Read

Windshield Wipers

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): Wiper Blades ? Signs of Wear

90% of our driving decisions are based on vision. Anything that impedes your vision can affect yo...

Dec 24, 2018 Read

Cabin Air Filter

Air Conditioning Maintenance at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) in Joliet

Warm weather or cold, Joliet drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. ...

Dec 17, 2018 Read

Maintenance

Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea

At Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) we get a lot of Joliet drivers asking about vehicle trip prepa...

Dec 09, 2018 Read

Service Standards

Service Center Standard and Procedures

All Illinois pilots have checklists for every aspect of flying. They always use their checklists ...

Dec 03, 2018 Read

Automotive News

Straight and True in Joliet: Wheel Alignment

Most Joliet folks worry about running out of gas or having a breakdown on the side of the road. T...

Nov 25, 2018 Read

Drive Train

Vive la Differential at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) in Joliet

There are a lot of drivers in Joliet who are due for a differential service, but had never heard ...

Nov 19, 2018 Read