Shake It up in Glendale Heights!: Why Wheel Balancing
August 26, 2018
Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle's wheels in balance. When a tire is mounted onto a wheel, it is usually out of balance... More
Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Glendale Heights?
August 19, 2018
There is a clear and vocal demand in Glendale Heights and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Illinois market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Glendale Heights area roads today, and many... More
When "Oh, no!" Turns Into, "All right!"
August 12, 2018
Things we don't expect happen to our vehicles. And let's face, no one really wants to spend money on an unexpected repair. But if you are putting off going to your vehicle repair facility because you're dreading bad news, you might just be putting off some good news. There was one minivan driver ... More
The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights Guide to Servicing Your Differential
August 7, 2018
Differential? What's that? And what's it for? I've been told by my service advisor that I need to get it serviced, but is that on the level?Do these questions sound familiar? They're not uncommon for Glendale Heights drivers. A lot of us in Glendale Heights don't know what a differential is or w... More