The New Blade in Town
September 26, 2021
If your windshield wipers are streaking and chattering when you turn them on in the rain or snow, it's time for a little "blade renewal." And when it comes to new wiper blades, there are some new designs that are worth a look. One of the latest is called the beam blade. It's different than conve... More
I NEED All Wheel Drive (Pros and Cons of AWD)
September 19, 2021
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
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen Alternator Replacement Service in Homer Glen
September 12, 2021
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that it's all about the alternator. Driving around Homer Glen is a lot of work for your alternator, and as upgrades such as heated steering wheels, cooled seats, stability control and lane d... More
The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)
September 5, 2021
There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehicle. A lot of us are quick to blame the battery. But it may instead be your alternator that's failing. Your battery supplies power to start your vehicle, but the alternator is what sends power when y... More