Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
September 1, 2024
If you've ever been driving around Plainfield and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field... More
Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield
February 18, 2024
These days many people in the Plainfield area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service maint... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in Plainfield
July 30, 2023
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Plainfield Car Owners
July 16, 2023
A generation ago, Plainfield drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Plainfield shop every year or two for repair... More
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
May 28, 2023
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
Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle
February 26, 2023
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Plainfield drivers wa... More
Severe Service Requirements
August 22, 2022
A lot of Plainfield drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of a... More
10 Services Plainfield Drivers Often Overlook
August 13, 2022
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Plainfield. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. S... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Plainfield?
August 10, 2022
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Plainfield?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Illinois approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. Ne... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
July 19, 2022
All Plainfield service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant ... More