Fall and Spring Checkup in Aurora
May 17, 2020
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 Aurora for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (te... More
New School: Automotive Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora Technician Training
May 3, 2020
Aurora consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have mad... More
Aurora Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
March 15, 2020
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Aurora drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Aurora drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of your tr... More
Let Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
January 26, 2020
Aurora area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Aurora drivers want to h... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Aurora?
January 20, 2020
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Aurora?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Illinois approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New ai... More
Synthetic Oil for Aurora Autos
November 10, 2019
If you are a driver in Aurora and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn't gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and it do... More
Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
October 13, 2019
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More
Technician Training at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora
September 8, 2019
Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora in Aurora. And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by automotive p... More
Economics of Maintenance for Aurora Auto Owners
February 18, 2019
Buying a new car in Aurora is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Aurora who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having second th... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora and the Maintenance Mindset
January 14, 2019
When it comes to their vehicles, some Aurora residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Aurora drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance but... More