Stay Safe in Homer Glen by Putting Your Cell Phone on ICE

July 23, 2017

We don't want to think about it, but each Homer Glen resident who drives or rides in a vehicle is potentially an accident victim. In the worst-case scenario, those people are unconscious and unable to communicate with Illinois rescue workers. Rescue workers and Homer Glen police are well aware of... More

Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your Illinois Driving

July 16, 2017

Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Homer Glen knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Homer Glen area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartm... More

How Your Check Engine Light Works

July 10, 2017

Have you ever had an experience like this in Homer Glen, Illinois? You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to the end, where the dryer is blowing, your Check Engine light starts flashing!You fear the worst, but within a block or two, the light stops flashing, but sta... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced

July 2, 2017

The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Homer Glen drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more ex... More