Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport: Tire Replacement Overview

March 31, 2019

Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Lockport drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm) of... More

Brake Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport in Lockport

March 24, 2019

Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Lockport drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Illinois driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport, our team will check your brake system and let... More

Talk to Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport About New Shoes for Your Vehicle

March 17, 2019

Custom wheels are one way that Lockport folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several factors that need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the wheel, modifications that will have to be... More

Straight and True in Lockport: Wheel Alignment

March 10, 2019

Most Lockport folks worry about running out of gas or having a breakdown on the side of the road. That is why we practice preventive maintenance on our vehicles that and to keep our repair bills down. But one important part of preventive maintenance that may get overlooked by drivers in Lockpor... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport Fuel Saving Tip for Lockport: Check Engine Light

March 3, 2019

Here's a question for Lockport, Illinois : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's wrong. (And, by the way, Homer Simpson's fix of covering it with tape is not a good idea.) Many conditi... More