Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Plainfield, Illinois

February 28, 2016

Plainfield auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Plainfield, Illinois, are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It is the coolant system. But if you take good care of your vehicle coolant system, it will take goo... More

Plainfield, Illinois Winter Prep Service for Your Auto

February 27, 2016

When winter approaches in Illinois, Plainfield residents break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for Illinois winter conditions. Your vehicle needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Plainfield residents want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need y... More

Odometer Rollback on Your Plainfield, Illinois Vehicle

February 26, 2016

How do Plainfield drivers know if an odometer is telling the truth?Well, back in '86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect Illinois consumers against mileage fraud. It says a Illinois seller must certify the mileage reported is the actual mileage.To have your odometer checked in ... More

Talk to Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield About New Shoes for Your Vehicle

February 25, 2016

Custom wheels are one way that Plainfield folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several factors that need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the wheel, modifications that will have to ... More

Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Plainfield, Illinois

February 25, 2016

The median age for cars in the Plainfield, Illinois area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Plainfield area, bring it into Tuffy Tire & Au... More

Under Pressure in Plainfield: TPMS

February 24, 2016

Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Plainfield, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. Som... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield: Battery Testing

February 23, 2016

The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Plainfield drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as lo... More

Differential Service in Plainfield, Illinois - What You Need to Know

February 22, 2016

Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Plainfield, Illinois, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a different... More

Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Plainfield?

February 21, 2016

There is a clear and vocal demand in Plainfield and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Illinois market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Plainfield area roads today, and many more being ... More

The Importance of Plainfield Drivers Following Service Intervals

February 20, 2016

Today in our Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Plainfield with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How abou... More