It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
March 28, 2021
Race car drivers have demonstrated the advantages of disc brakes, so most modern vehicles use them. Sometimes just the front wheels have disc brakes, but many vehicles now have them all the way around. A major component of the disc brake is called a caliper. It works by squeezing brake pads ag... More
Relax When the Wind Blows in Illinois: Winter Car Prep for Aurora Drivers
March 21, 2021
When autumn comes around in Aurora, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Aurora drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here is some expert auto advice for Aurora driver... More
Deciphering the Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora Menu Board
March 14, 2021
Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Aurora, Illinois, service centers like Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical list, in... More
Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
March 7, 2021
You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, many of us don't pay the same attention to the battery in our vehicles. If your battery got you through the c... More