Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
August 29, 2021
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... More
Vive la Differential at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin in Elgin
August 22, 2021
There are a lot of drivers in Elgin who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Illinois these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Elgin folks don't even have to th... More
How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)
August 15, 2021
Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. Thats understandable because todays tires are engineered to do their job without needing you to pay too much attention to them. But they DO wear out, and worn tires can contribute to skidding in bad weather, not... More
How Much Does It Cost? (Variations in Vehicle Repair Costs)
August 8, 2021
Ever wonder why it costs so much more to fix a similar problem in two different vehicles? Let's say you now own an SUV and before that, you owned a car. Your SUV's air conditioning system needs a new evaporator, but the cost for the new one is way more than you remember it was for your car. How... More
Your Well Trained Technician at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin
August 1, 2021
When your vehicle has a problem or just needs some routine service, you might get a little nervous. Your vehicle's so important to your life in Elgin, you need to get back on the road as soon as possible with the problem fixed right the first time.If you've ever checked into some of the technici... More