Something to Latch On To (Hood Latch Safety)
October 16, 2022
The other day, a driver was trying to open his vehicle's hood so he could add some windshield washer fluid. But when he pulled the hood release inside the car, nothing happened. Usually, opening any hood is a 2-step process. You pull the hood release (which is usually a handle under the dashbo... More
Full of Hot Air (Air Conditioning)
October 9, 2022
In warm weather, you want to be in a cool vehicle. When we're talking cool, we don't mean stylish or trendy, but cool as in not sweltering inside. And if your vehicle's air conditioner stops working correctly, it seems to always break at the worst timeduring a heat wave. Automotive air conditio... More
Road Ready (Trip Inspection)
October 2, 2022
Maybe you've been cooped up for a while and are yearning for a change of scenery. Or maybe you need to visit a relative who lives far away. You choose not to fork out the big bucks for airline tickets, so it's time for a road trip. Make sure you're road ready by having your vehicle professiona... More
More than Pads and Rotors (Brake Caliper Replacement)
September 25, 2022
You might be familiar with brake pads and rotors, two components of your vehicle's brakes that have to be regularly serviced. Here's another important component of your brakes: the calipers. Calipers are used in disc brakes, the type of brakes now found in most recently manufactured vehicles. A... More
I NEED All Wheel Drive (Pros and Cons of AWD)
September 18, 2022
So winter has arrived and you don't feel confident in how your 2-wheel drive vehicle does in the snow and ice. You envy all those people with all-wheel-drive (AWD) and 4-wheel-drive (4WD) cars, trucks and SUVs. You start thinking, "I need one of those. I'll be able to go anywhere without any w... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Joliet
September 13, 2022
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Joliet area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Joliet area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you... More
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
September 12, 2022
Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Joliet driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield... More
Trip Inspection at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) in Joliet
September 11, 2022
Joliet area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.Now Joliet drivers can't always avo... More
The Key Won't Turn! (Ignition Problems)
September 11, 2022
You've just arrived at the store shopping and you're ready to head home. You put your key in the ignition and oh, no! The ignition won't turn! What do you do now? Don't panic. There are some things you can do to get going again. The first thing to do is see if you have a locking steering wheel... More
Suspension Service in Joliet at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)
September 10, 2022
When they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Joliet may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your vehicle up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride around Joliet. Its job is to keep your wheels f... More