Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)

April 26, 2020

More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... More

What is a TSB? (Technical Service Bulletins)

April 19, 2020

If your vehicle had something in its design or production that the manufacturer had figured out had an unanticipated problem, you'd want to know about it. And you'd want it fixed. There is something that can help drivers with just such a scenario. It's called a Technical Service Bulletin, or TSB.... More

Plainfield Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules

April 12, 2020

Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Plainfield drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Plainfield drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield: Making a Battery Last Longer

April 5, 2020

One thing all Plainfield drivers can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield can help maintain your battery.Allowing your battery to be dee... More