Gas Savings in Aurora: Sharpen Your Pencil
July 23, 2018
High gas prices in Aurora increase the cost of living for Illinois drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Aurora vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled mainten... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Aurora
July 16, 2018
There's a segment of the Aurora area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilomete... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Aurora, Illinois
June 3, 2018
The median age for cars in the Aurora, Illinois area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Aurora area, bring it into Tuffy Tire & Auto Service A... More
The Maintenance Free Myth
May 21, 2018
Sometimes we hear people in Aurora say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complexi... More
Busting Automotive Myths in Aurora, Illinois
March 26, 2018
Myths passed around our Aurora, Illinois community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern decedents... More
I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Aurora
January 7, 2018
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Aurora area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Aurora drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle windshield is... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora
December 18, 2017
Most Aurora folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Aurora market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have been ... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora in Aurora
December 11, 2017
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More
Fall and Spring Inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora
November 7, 2017
Good vehicle care for us Aurora residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required different... More
The Easy Way to Save Cash in Aurora
October 24, 2017
The hottest Illinois news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Aurora. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Aurora can do to ... More