New School: Automotive Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen Technician Training
January 20, 2020
Homer Glen consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have... More
Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Homer Glen Car Owners
May 5, 2019
A generation ago, Homer Glen drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your Homer Glen shop every year or two for repair... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
April 21, 2019
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Homer Glen streets, 20 pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas ... More
Let Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
February 3, 2019
Homer Glen area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Homer Glen drivers w... More
The Maintenance Free Myth
January 1, 2019
Sometimes we hear people in Homer Glen say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that comp... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
December 10, 2018
All Homer Glen service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant ... More
Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle
November 11, 2018
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Homer Glen drivers wa... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Homer Glen?
September 9, 2018
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Homer Glen?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Illinois approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. Ne... More
Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicle
September 2, 2018
If you're reading this article in Homer Glen, Illinois, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen tells you the manufacturer recommends some a... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen in Homer Glen
March 27, 2018
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More