The Fallacy of Cheap Tires

October 31, 2016

Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Plainfield area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pair of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warrant... More

Coolant Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield

October 24, 2016

Plainfield residents' vehicles have to operate in a wide range of Illinois temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what.' Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing. Very hot, high pressure, corrosive...And all the while, it ... More

Go Straight: Wheel Alignment for Plainfield Automobiles

October 16, 2016

Plainfield drivers may have an alignment problem if their car drifts or pulls to one side, the steering wheel's off center, they notice uneven tire wear or the car doesn't feel like it handles right as they drive down Plainfield, Illinois, streets and roads.When all of a vehicle's wheels are line... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down in Plainfield

October 10, 2016

Theres not much Plainfield drivers can do about the price of gas in Illinois, but we can control - up to a point - how much we use. Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the go-pedal. Hard acceleration just sucks the gas. Gently leave stop ... More

Your Well Trained Technician at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield

October 4, 2016

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 Plainfield, 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 tec... More