Before You Buy that Used Vehicle (Having a Used Car Inspected Before Buying)
August 18, 2024
Let's face it. New vehicles are expensive, so finding a good used one can save drivers a lot of money. It's tempting to look through ads, find a private seller who has what you're looking for and pay a price you think is a great deal. But when you go over to look at a used car, do you really k... More
The Vivacious Vernal Vehicle (Preparing Vehicle for Spring)
June 23, 2024
Most of us look forward to spring because the days are longer, the weather's warmer and we can finally get our vehicles into warm weather mode. Here are a few things that will breathe fresh energy into anyone's car, SUV, truck or van. First thing is a good cleaning, especially underneath. If you... More
I Want a New Vehicle. Or Do I? (Vehicle Maintenance Payoffs)
April 7, 2024
Spring is a peak season for vehicle sales; companies aggressively market new models and offer all sorts of incentives. So you may be tempted to buy a shiny new beauty. But should you? If you've regularly maintained the vehicle you're driving now, you probably don't NEED a new one. Even if your... More
Road Trip? Check! (Trip Inspection)
October 29, 2023
After months of postponing travel far away from home, a lot of us can't wait to hit the road and scream "Road Trip!" again. But how long has it been since the vehicle you're planning on taking has had a thorough inspection? And is it roadworthy for several days on the highway? Time to schedule a... More
Aurora Road Trip Preparation
July 28, 2022
People from Aurora, Illinois, love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than a Illinois road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.You can't always avoid problems, but you ca... More
Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything with a Trip Inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora
May 1, 2022
Road trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation faster than ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring out the worst in your vehicle, so before you leave, prepare it for the journey by ge... More
It Is Time to Check Your Intervals
June 25, 2018
Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to how long the parts in your vehicle will last under normal driving conditions. For this reason, they... More
Why People in Aurora Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced
September 5, 2017
A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Aurora, Illinois, roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone. Some of t... More
It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora
February 19, 2016
There are a lot of things in life that Aurora residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Aurora dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a year. When we don'... More
It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora
December 16, 2015
There are a lot of things in life that Aurora residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Aurora dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a yea... More