Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Orland Park area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on July 19, 2020
You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly the case with your vehicle, and here's a true story to demonstrate it.A driver noticed his vehicl...
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Posted in Fluids
on July 12, 2020
At Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park we get a lot of Orland Park drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Illinois, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the ta...
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Posted in Maintenance
on July 05, 2020
Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Orland Park drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park will inspect your tires for unev...
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Posted in Automotive News
on June 28, 2020
Some problems are easy to diagnose on a vehicle; others aren't. Figuring out what's wrong with a malfunctioning turn signal sometimes fits into both categories. By the way, if your tempted to just leave your broken blinker broken, remember you can get a ticket for not using them, not to mention...
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Posted in Monitoring System
on June 21, 2020
90% of our driving decisions are based on vision. Anything that impedes your vision can affect your driving safety including a dirty windshield. In that sense, your wiper blades are an important safety system. Most Orland Park drivers will wait until their wipers have failed before they replace ...
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Posted in Windshield Wipers
on June 14, 2020
Looking at getting some new tires? Maybe the real reason for wanting those off-highway tires is that they look cool. Well there's nothing wrong with that. If you make sure that you've got your functional needs covered with your selection, then you can have some fun with where you go from there.L...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on June 07, 2020
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Orland Park drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else's problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Orland Park area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, w...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on May 31, 2020
All modern Orland Park vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Orland Park drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and burned in ...
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Posted in Fuel System
on May 24, 2020
Everyone in Orland Park, Illinois eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices in Orland Park, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let's group the broad spectrum into several categor...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on May 17, 2020
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