Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything with a Trip Inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield

October 29, 2017

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

Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield

October 24, 2017

When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Plainfield drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads and shoe... More

A Cool and Smooth Transmission in Plainfield

October 18, 2017

When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us Plainfield drivers remember to get our oil changed. But services that occur at longer intervals like transmission service sometimes get overlooked. Yet transmission service is part of car care. A poorly maintained transmission... More

The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths

October 11, 2017

There's a lot of auto advice in Illinois right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, Does this sound too good to ... More

Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield

October 2, 2017

A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Illinois news. Plainfield people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Plainfield motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good co... More