It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport

November 26, 2017

If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Lockport. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better understa... More

Maintaining Your Diesel in Lockport

November 19, 2017

Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Lockport area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Lockport diesel... More

Line Them Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport

November 15, 2017

Hello Lockport! Let's talk about alignment. One of the most important parts of preventive maintenance for your vehicle is keeping the wheels in alignment. Poor alignment causes your tires to wear unevenly, which can significantly reduce their lifespan. This means you will have to replace them mo... More

Maintaining Your Older Car in Lockport, Illinois

November 7, 2017

The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Lockport, Illinois: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Lockport motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.Becau... More