Follow the Bouncing Vehicle (Bad Struts and Shocks)

September 27, 2020

If you hit a bump in the road and your vehicle just keeps bouncing up and down for a lot longer time than it used to, you may have bad struts and shocks. They're the things that help to keep your vehicle's wheels and tires planted to the road surface. But they don't last forever. With care and ... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem

September 20, 2020

Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Plainfield. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.A common A/C problem for Plainfield drivers that visit Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfie... More

That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)

September 13, 2020

If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wrong. After all, it never made that noise before, right? The sound you hear may becoming from a few sources. Let's take a look (or a listen) to some of the possibilities. First, you almost certainl... More

Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair)

September 6, 2020

If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various fluids. And if you have a heater in your vehicle, you'll have heater hoses. A heater hose connects to and from the engine so some coolant can be circulated through a little radiator called a heater core... More