More than Pads and Rotors (Brake Caliper Replacement)
September 25, 2022
You might be familiar with brake pads and rotors, two components of your vehicle's brakes that have to be regularly serviced. Here's another important component of your brakes: the calipers. Calipers are used in disc brakes, the type of brakes now found in most recently manufactured vehicles. A... More
I NEED All Wheel Drive (Pros and Cons of AWD)
September 18, 2022
So winter has arrived and you don't feel confident in how your 2-wheel drive vehicle does in the snow and ice. You envy all those people with all-wheel-drive (AWD) and 4-wheel-drive (4WD) cars, trucks and SUVs. You start thinking, "I need one of those. I'll be able to go anywhere without any w... More
What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Joliet
September 13, 2022
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Joliet area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Joliet area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you... More
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
September 12, 2022
Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Joliet driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield... More
Trip Inspection at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) in Joliet
September 11, 2022
Joliet area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.Now Joliet drivers can't always avo... More
The Key Won't Turn! (Ignition Problems)
September 11, 2022
You've just arrived at the store shopping and you're ready to head home. You put your key in the ignition and oh, no! The ignition won't turn! What do you do now? Don't panic. There are some things you can do to get going again. The first thing to do is see if you have a locking steering wheel... More
Suspension Service in Joliet at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield)
September 10, 2022
When they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Joliet may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your vehicle up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride around Joliet. Its job is to keep your wheels f... More
Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Radiator Service
September 9, 2022
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in Joliet, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the engine w... More
The Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
September 8, 2022
The automotive professionals at Tuffy Joliet (South Plainfield) would like to give Joliet drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid are becoming more s... More
Power Steering Service in Joliet
September 7, 2022
Most Joliet drivers are too young to remember life before power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let's look at how it works. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power steerin... More