Let Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years

June 30, 2019

Glendale Heights 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 Glendale Heigh... More

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles

June 23, 2019

Hello Illinois! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not? Synthetic motor oil maximizes engine power and fuel economy. To see why, we'd need a microscope, so we'll ... More

Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Glendale Heights Ride

June 16, 2019

It seems like everywhere you go in the Glendale Heights area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Illinois auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So... More

Steering Clear in Glendale Heights

June 9, 2019

Those who know vehicles believe the steering system may be the most vital component of them all. Perhaps you've found over the years your steering has gotten loose. Or maybe suddenly, your steering wheel has gotten very hard to turn. Let's steer you in the direction of understanding why this may ... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights: Where Should New Tires Be Placed

June 2, 2019

When Glendale Heights drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake ... More