For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)
March 10, 2024
Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More
Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Aurora
January 22, 2023
One Aurora automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Aurora, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine and transm... More
Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Illinois Roads?
December 4, 2022
Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Illinois spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive drivin... More
Differential Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora
August 27, 2022
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Aurora, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora service advisor that your diff... More
What to Do in Case of an Accident in Aurora
August 16, 2022
Screeching tires, crunching metal it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Aurora, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what Aurora drivers should do in case of an accident:When an accident occurs, you... More
Differential Service in Aurora, Illinois - What You Need to Know
August 12, 2022
Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Aurora, Illinois, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differential.... More
Lease or Buy?
July 31, 2022
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Aurora drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pays dow... More
The Best Test
March 27, 2022
Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... 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
Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)
August 15, 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