Road Trip? Check! (Trip Inspection)
August 18, 2024
After months of postponing travel far away from home, a lot of us can't wait to hit the road and scream "Road Trip!" again. But how long has it been since the vehicle you're planning on taking has had a thorough inspection? And is it roadworthy for several days on the highway? Time to schedule a... More
I Want a New Vehicle. Or Do I? (Vehicle Maintenance Payoffs)
June 2, 2024
Spring is a peak season for vehicle sales; companies aggressively market new models and offer all sorts of incentives. So you may be tempted to buy a shiny new beauty. But should you? If you've regularly maintained the vehicle you're driving now, you probably don't NEED a new one. Even if your... More
Before You Buy that Used Vehicle (Having a Used Car Inspected Before Buying)
February 25, 2024
Let's face it. New vehicles are expensive, so finding a good used one can save drivers a lot of money. It's tempting to look through ads, find a private seller who has what you're looking for and pay a price you think is a great deal. But when you go over to look at a used car, do you really k... More
It Is Time to Check Your Intervals
April 9, 2023
Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to how long the parts in your vehicle will last under normal driving conditions. For this reason, they... More
It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin
November 27, 2022
There are a lot of things in life that Elgin residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Elgin dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a year. When we don't ... More
Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything with a Trip Inspection at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin
July 22, 2022
Road trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation faster than ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring out the worst in your vehicle, so before you leave, prepare it for the journey by ge... More
The Vivacious Vernal Vehicle (Preparing Vehicle for Spring)
May 9, 2021
Most of us look forward to spring because the days are longer, the weather's warmer and we can finally get our vehicles into warm weather mode. Here are a few things that will breathe fresh energy into anyone's car, SUV, truck or van. First thing is a good cleaning, especially underneath. If you... More
Elgin Road Trip Preparation
February 14, 2021
People from Elgin, Illinois, love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than a Illinois road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.You can't always avoid problems, but you can... More
Why People in Elgin Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced
January 10, 2021
A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Elgin, Illinois, roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone. Some of th... More
Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything With a Trip Inspection at Tuffy Auto Service Center Elgin
April 16, 2015
Road trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation for us Elgin motorists then ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring out the worst in your vehicle, so before you leave, pre... More