Emergency Items for Your vehicle

December 30, 2018

Local Aurora roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all times and a travel kit tailored to a specific trip.Your close-to-home kit for around Aurora would h... More

Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora in Aurora

December 23, 2018

Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More

Trickle Down Technology

December 17, 2018

Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora: Wiper Blade Options

December 9, 2018

Wiper blades are critically important to Aurora drivers for good driving visibility and safety. When its time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Aurora drivers should always use at least the design or grade that came with their vehicle. I... More

The Economy of Maintenance for Aurora Drivers

December 3, 2018

Do I keep my old vehicle or buy a new one? It's a question most Aurora drivers ask themselves at some time or another.Generally, what it comes down to is the choice between a car payment and the possibility of repair bills. Most of the time, we want to choose the car payment because we don't like... More