Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?

June 25, 2017

In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Plainfield B... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield: Making Your A/C System Last Longer

June 18, 2017

Plainfield drivers know that if their air conditioning system isnt making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to ... More

Hey Plainfield Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?

June 11, 2017

So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Plainfield?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'co... More

On Board Diagnostics for Your vehicle

June 5, 2017

Today we're going to talk about on-board diagnostics and the questions we hear from folks around Plainfield, Illinois, who need answers about diagnostic services. They want to know what diagnostics are, what's involved and what the benefits are. They really want to understand the value of diagnos... More

Distracted Driving

June 1, 2017

When asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking. Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-task. For the rest of us who are not so biologically wired, no amount of practice can increase our effect... More