The Light Nobody Wants to See (Check Engine Light)

December 26, 2021

You've probably had your Check Engine Light go on. Then it goes off and you figure, hey, whatever the problem was, it's gone now and I don't have to worry about it. Well, the problem may have gone away and it may not have. Your vehicle likely has one of these warning lights on the instrument pa... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2

December 19, 2021

Illinois service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Aurora drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora fuel system cleaning: O... More

Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Aurora, Illinois

December 12, 2021

Every car in Aurora, Illinois, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense Vis... More

Chilly Warning (Diagnosing a Noise in Cold Vehicle)

December 5, 2021

When the weather gets colder, sometimes the noises your vehicle makes will change. For example, you may notice a whining sound when you get going in the morning. It may go away when the vehicle warms up, but it's best not to ignore that sound because it could be a warning of worse things to com... More