January 22, 2016
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.
Batteries are a big ticket item for most Lockport drivers and it’s tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. But a battery that cannot hold a full charge requires the alternator to work extra hard, causing it to wear out prematurely.
Your Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport technician can test your battery to see if it should be replaced. Testing is a good idea for Illinois car owners because a battery might still be good, but become dead because of a bad alternator or even a worn serpentine belt and tensioner.
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Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport
815-838-3700
600 E 9th Street
Lockport, Illinois 60441
March 24, 2024
If your vehicle makes a grinding sound when you turn the steering wheel, it's speaking to you. No, really, it is. So listen to what it's saying and you could avoid a much more costly repair down the road. A grinding sound coming from the front of your vehicle when you are turning can offer some... More
March 17, 2024
When you start up your gasoline engine car, you may not know that it's using the same ignition principles as it has for decades. You have spark plugs that require enough power so a spark can jump across a gap at its tip. Years ago, a vehicle's 12-volt system had to produce 15,000-25,000 volts t... More
March 10, 2024
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Lockport, Illinois, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Lockport, Illinois, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The... More