Fall and Spring Inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield
July 1, 2018
Good vehicle care for us Plainfield residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required diffe... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield
June 25, 2018
Most Plainfield folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Plainfield market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would ha... More
Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?
May 21, 2018
No matter how well they're made, vehicles are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. Think of all the moving parts. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the vehicle manufacturer to issue recall notices to Plainfield residents and to fix the aff... More
Let Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
May 13, 2018
Plainfield area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Plainfield drivers w... More
Economics of Maintenance for Plainfield Auto Owners
November 19, 2017
Buying a new car in Plainfield is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Plainfield who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having s... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
November 6, 2017
Illinois service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Plainfield drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield fuel system cle... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Plainfield
October 2, 2017
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Illinois news. Plainfield people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Plainfield motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good co... More
Gas Savings in Plainfield: Sharpen Your Pencil
August 1, 2017
High gas prices in Plainfield increase the cost of living for Illinois drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Plainfield vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled... More
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
June 25, 2017
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Plainfield B... More
Hey Plainfield Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
June 11, 2017
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Plainfield?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'co... More