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