Servicing High Mileage Vehicles at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport
July 6, 2022
The price of gas and the uncertain economy are both causing Illinois residents to review their finances. More and more Lockport drivers are opting to keep their vehicles longer and put off purchasing a newer car. It is estimated that two-thirds of the vehicles on the roads of North America today... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
July 5, 2022
Modern Lockport vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle.Think about that for a minute thin... More
Cooling System Components
July 4, 2022
Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those things that Lockport auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in Illinois.Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system usu... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in Lockport
July 3, 2022
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My frie... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
July 3, 2022
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office and say, Ive got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better? Of course you wouldnt do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doc... More
Ethics of Automotive Repair in Lockport
July 2, 2022
We're going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And the Lockport automotive service and repair industry hasn't been given a pass either.Unfortunately, ev... More
What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lockport
July 1, 2022
Okay. You went to your local Lockport car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Lockport service center, but on the way, the Check Engine ligh... More
Hey Lockport Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
June 30, 2022
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Lockport?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'coff... More
Make Your Vehicle Last
June 29, 2022
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Illinois folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do ... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
June 28, 2022
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Lockport area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication th... More