"Current" Affairs (Blown Fuses)
December 26, 2021
You may be driving along and find that suddenly your radio stops working. There are no numbers on the display. Then when you get home, you notice the garage door opener doesn't do a thing when you press the button. Hmm, this was working just fine this morning. Are the two problems somehow rela... More
Clean Slate (Protecting Vehicle's Finish)
December 19, 2021
Winter is one of the hardest times to keep your vehicle clean. But did you know neglecting to wash your vehicle in winter could cost you a significant amount of money in the long run? Here's why. Many areas deal with snow and ice in the winter, and the salt and sand that are used to keep the road... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen Guide to Caring for Your Transmission
December 12, 2021
Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Homer Glen drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Homer Glen. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hi... More
Straight and True in Homer Glen: Wheel Alignment
December 5, 2021
Most Homer Glen folks worry about running out of gas or having a breakdown on the side of the road. That is why we practice preventive maintenance on our vehicles that and to keep our repair bills down. But one important part of preventive maintenance that may get overlooked by drivers in Homer... More