Training Received by Technicians in Homer Glen, Illinois
March 5, 2017
When your vehicle breaks down in the Homer Glen, Illinois, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your life, you need to be back on the road as soon as possible with the problem fixed right the first time.We've been che... More
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
February 28, 2017
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Homer Glen B... More
I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Homer Glen
January 10, 2017
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Homer Glen area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Homer Glen drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle winds... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen?
September 18, 2016
Today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Homer Glen drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Illinois who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awaren... More
Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?
August 28, 2016
No matter how well they're made, vehicles are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. Think of all the moving parts. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the vehicle manufacturer to issue recall notices to Homer Glen residents and to fix the aff... More
Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen
July 19, 2016
These days many people in the Homer Glen area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service maint... More
Synthetic Oil for Homer Glen Autos
May 9, 2016
If you are a driver in Homer Glen and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and i... More
The Easy Way to Save Cash in Homer Glen
April 24, 2016
The hottest Illinois news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Homer Glen. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Homer Glen ca... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
April 18, 2016
Illinois service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Homer Glen drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen fuel system cle... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Homer Glen
April 10, 2016
Most Homer Glen folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Homer Glen market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would ha... More