Reaching the Braking Point (Brake hose replacement)
January 21, 2024
If you notice your brakes arent working like they used to, thats the kind of thing thats important to have checked out soon. Thats because your brakes are extraordinarily important to the safe operation of your vehicle. Sometimes you feel like your brake pedal is feeling a little soft or its lo... More
Refresh Your Brakes (Brake Fluid Exchange)
October 30, 2022
Brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety components, and you may have noticed that they don't stop as surely as they used to. Maybe it takes you applying a little more pressure to them than before, or perhaps you get the feeling that they're not stopping you as quickly. Those could... More
Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)
October 23, 2022
Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a while, that adds up. Gradually, your stopping power isn't like it used to be. Since brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety features, it just makes sense to keep them performing well. Mos... More
Hey Aurora Drivers, How Many Miles Are on Your Car?
September 5, 2021
Nowadays, Aurora drivers are paying more at Illinois gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many Illinois drivers are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping their old ve... More
Deciphering the Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora Menu Board
March 14, 2021
Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Aurora, Illinois, service centers like Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what these services really are unless they ask. Let's go down a typical list, in... More
Give me a Brake (Light)!
April 26, 2020
If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You're not sure. One of the reasons is that it could mean a lot of different things. It could be som... More
Recommended Aurora Service Intervals
November 3, 2019
Everyone in Aurora, Illinois, knows we are advised to go to our Aurora dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Aurora residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she tells us wha... More
For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Aurora)
July 7, 2019
Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get ... More
Should Aurora Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?
October 14, 2018
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule but you take a second look at that severe service schedule and see some of the following: 1. Most of you... More
Recommended Service Intervals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Aurora
August 12, 2018
Most people in the Aurora area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards. Some... More