Let's face it. New vehicles are expensive, so finding a good used one can save drivers a lot of money. It's tempting to look through ads, find a private seller who has what you're looking for and pay a price you think is a great deal. But when you go over to look at a used car, do you really k...
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Posted in Windshield Wipers
on September 04, 2022
So you've bought a used vehicle in the Orland Park area. Do you know what you're getting? It is hard to know what you're getting because people in the Orland Park area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you've sold vehicles. Did you just want something new or were there problem...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on September 01, 2022
Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Orland Park driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on August 31, 2022
Orland Park area drivers love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt.Now Orland Park drivers can't ...
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Posted in Automotive News
on August 30, 2022
When they hear the word suspension, many drivers in Orland Park may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle's suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your vehicle up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride around Orland Park. Its job is to keep you...
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Posted in Shocks & Struts
on August 29, 2022
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in Orland Park, it is easy to prevent.The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the eng...
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Posted in Cooling System
on August 28, 2022
If you park your vehicle outside, you are exposing it to all sorts of critters that would love to use it for nesting, food storage and shelter. There are plenty of pictures online of people who've discovered there was more than an engine under the hood. In one case, the driver of an SUV started...
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Posted in Windshield Wipers
on August 28, 2022
The automotive professionals at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park would like to give Orland Park drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more sophisticated every day. Fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid a...
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Posted in Fluids
on August 27, 2022
Most Orland Park drivers are too young to remember life before power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let's look at how it works. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power st...
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Posted in Steering
on August 26, 2022
Hey Orland Park! Let's talk about one of our Illinois summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Orland Park drivers to take their car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from ...
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Posted in Cabin Air Filter
on August 25, 2022
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