Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield

February 18, 2024

These days many people in the Plainfield area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service maint... More

Fall and Spring Checkup in Plainfield

July 30, 2023

When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is... More

Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Plainfield Car Owners

July 16, 2023

A generation ago, Plainfield drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Plainfield shop every year or two for repair... More

Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)

May 28, 2023

In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... More

Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle

February 26, 2023

We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Plainfield drivers wa... More

Severe Service Requirements

August 22, 2022

A lot of Plainfield drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of a... More

10 Services Plainfield Drivers Often Overlook

August 13, 2022

We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Plainfield. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. S... More

Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Plainfield?

August 10, 2022

Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Plainfield?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Illinois approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. Ne... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On

July 19, 2022

All Plainfield service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant ... More

The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Plainfield Drivers

July 16, 2022

People in Plainfield have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km to... More