Keeping Your Car Young in Plainfield

January 29, 2016

As Plainfield consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast in Illinois, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids in Plainfield, our parents were real stick... More

What Is A Differential And Do You Have One?

January 29, 2016

With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Plainfield, Illinois, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Plainfield car owners don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so... More

Problems with Suspension Solved at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield in Plainfield

January 21, 2016

A vehicles suspension system is tough. It can last for years and tens of thousands of miles for Plainfield motorists. But it can be damaged quickly by hitting a pothole, curb or rock, and it can wear more quickly if you frequently drive off-road or on bumpy roads. A workhorse vehicle one that ha... More

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires

January 13, 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... More

Recommended Service Intervals At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield

January 5, 2016

Most people in the Plainfield area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safet... More