Road Ready (Trip Inspection)
December 10, 2023
Maybe you've been cooped up for a while and are yearning for a change of scenery. Or maybe you need to visit a relative who lives far away. You choose not to fork out the big bucks for airline tickets, so it's time for a road trip. Make sure you're road ready by having your vehicle professiona... More
Glendale Heights Road Trip Preparation
November 19, 2023
People from Glendale Heights, Illinois, love their cars. And nothing goes with cars better than a Illinois road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.You can't always avoid problems, ... More
Beware Dangers of Spring Driving (Seasonal Driving Tips)
May 14, 2023
Sure, winter is quickly fading in the rearview mirror, but the peril of icy roads is replaced with a whole new set of driving challenges in spring. Deer and other wildlife. You are not the only one who gets spring fever. Animals do, too, and spring is the time they start looking for mates and fo... More
I Want a New Vehicle. Or Do I? (Vehicle Maintenance Payoffs)
March 26, 2023
Spring is a peak season for vehicle sales; companies aggressively market new models and offer all sorts of incentives. So you may be tempted to buy a shiny new beauty. But should you? If you've regularly maintained the vehicle you're driving now, you probably don't NEED a new one. Even if your... More
Why People in Glendale Heights Hesitate to Get Their Vehicle Serviced
June 25, 2018
A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Glendale Heights, Illinois, roads have one or more service or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in North America alone.... More
Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything with a Trip Inspection at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights
August 17, 2017
Road trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation faster than ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring out the worst in your vehicle, so before you leave, prepare it for the journey by ge... More
It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights
June 6, 2017
There are a lot of things in life that Glendale Heights residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Glendale Heights dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once ... More
It Is Time to Check Your Intervals
June 19, 2016
Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to how long the parts in your vehicle will last under normal driving conditions. For this reason, they... More