Are There Blind Spots in Plainfield?

August 28, 2022

All Plainfield drivers have blind spots and no, I'm not talking about the fact that you really don't sing like Adele. I mean the areas of the road that you can't see when you're driving around Plainfield.First let's talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about others...To begin,... More

Differential Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield

August 26, 2022

Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Plainfield, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield service advisor that y... More

Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Plainfield, Illinois

August 14, 2022

Every car in Plainfield, Illinois, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense... More

Lease or Buy?

August 7, 2022

Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Plainfield drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pays... More

How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)

July 18, 2021

Automotive design has come a long way since the days of the Model T, especially when it comes to safety technology. You can thank computers for a lot of the latest innovations. Here are a few that have been making their mark in recent years. Adaptive cruise control. This is cruise control with... More

For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)

August 2, 2020

Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More

Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)

June 21, 2020

When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... More

The Best Test

March 22, 2020

Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... More

Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Illinois Roads?

January 26, 2020

Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Illinois spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive drivin... More

Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Plainfield

January 2, 2019

One Plainfield automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Plainfield, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine an... More