Super Slick at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen in Homer Glen: Synthetic Oil
July 19, 2020
When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose the cheaper one. But in this case, the more expensive ... More
Light's Out! Trouble Ahead (Exterior Light Bulb Service)
July 12, 2020
Whether or not your exterior light bulbs are all working probably is not at the top of your list when you think about your vehicle. But those exterior lights are more important than you think, and they're vital to your safety and that of other drivers near you. Headlights are important. Not onl... More
Defensive Driving in Homer Glen, Illinois
July 5, 2020
There was a man in the Homer Glen area who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home so he moved. (Just kidding!)When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local Illinois highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home ... More
Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
June 28, 2020
Repair or Replace? Thats a question Homer Glen drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the sho... More
Technician Training at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen
June 21, 2020
Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen in Homer Glen. And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by auto... More
Suspension Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen in Homer Glen
June 15, 2020
During an inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen in Homer Glen, your friendly and knowledgeable automotive service technician will check for worn, broken or missing parts. Here's a quick rundown of suspension system components: There are the springs which hold the weight of your vehi... More
Smooth Shifting in Homer Glen, Illinois: Transmission Service
June 7, 2020
So you have some exciting plans for the weekend. You're going to take some of your friends out on the boat for some water skiing. Of course, you've gotten the boat all ready. And you haven't forgotten about your tow vehicle. You've gassed it up and even vacuumed it out. However, there is somethi... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Homer Glen
May 31, 2020
As Homer Glen consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Illinois, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our... More
Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Homer Glen
May 24, 2020
A lot of people get custom wheels in Homer Glen. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You don't want that. Consulting your Tuffy Tire &... More
The Fallacy of Cheap Tires
May 17, 2020
Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Homer Glen area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pair of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warrant... More