Servicing High Mileage Vehicles at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)
July 26, 2020
The price of gas and the uncertain economy are both causing Illinois residents to review their finances. More and more Joliet drivers are opting to keep their vehicles longer and put off purchasing a newer car. It is estimated that two-thirds of the vehicles on the roads of North America today h... More
To Save Gas Around Joliet: Keep up with Your Scheduled Service
July 19, 2020
One topic that hits the news in Illinois on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some Illinois drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Joliet who don't want to add a car payment to our monthly expenses, we need to improve our fuel economy any... More
Ask Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield): What Happens When a Serpentine Belt Breaks?
July 12, 2020
The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake's fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks.The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine systems. It runs the alternator, which charges the battery; the water pump (on some vehicles), which co... More
Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)
July 5, 2020
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) article: wiper blades. While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night i... More