Sniffing Out a Problem

November 7, 2021

Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that need attention. For example, you know what rotten eggs smell like. If you smell them around your ve... More

Lockport Alignment Service

October 31, 2021

Your car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn't feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into... More

Dashboard's a Funny Name (Instrumental Panel Warning Lights)

October 24, 2021

Every day you drive, you're sitting behind the dashboard. But how in the world did it get that name? Back in the days of the horse-drawn carriage, horses would kick up dirt and mud on the driver and passengers, "dashing" debris against the carriage. So those who built carriages began installing a... More

Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)

October 17, 2021

When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... More

A Turn for the Worse (Using Turn Signals)

October 10, 2021

Distracted driving is bad, you know that. Daydreaming, talking on the cell phone, putting your makeup on in the rear view mirror. All bad. But there's something else that causes more than twice as many accidents, according to a recent study. And that's people who don't use their turn signals.... More

Know Your Towing Limits in Lockport

October 3, 2021

Some Lockport drivers figure that anything they can attach to their trailer hitch can be towed by their vehicle. Nope. If you're going to do any towing around Lockport, you should be aware of safety issues, Illinois towing laws and potential liability.Understanding tow ratings is important for sa... More

How Do You Save Gas in Lockport, Illinois?

September 26, 2021

No one in Lockport, Illinois, likes to spend a chunk of change at the gas pump. Rising Illinois fuel prices, however, have spurred Lockport drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally drive billions of miles/kilometers less each month during times of high fuel... More

All Lined Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport

September 19, 2021

When all of your vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Hitting a road hazard or even just the normal bumps and bounces of everyday driving in Lockport can cause your vehicle's wheels to be out of alignment.Driving for an extended time around Lockpor... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport Advice: Don't Overlook These 10 Automotive Services

September 12, 2021

Organization is the key to managing a busy life in Illinois. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Lockport residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write oil change every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to th... More

STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering)

September 5, 2021

Perhaps you've heard someone use the term "loose steering." And it's pretty much what it sounds like. You turn the steering wheel and the vehicle's wheels don't seem to go exactly where you thought you were pointing them. You have to constantly make steering adjustments. Loose steering is slop... More