Stuck! (Vehicle Door Issues)

March 28, 2021

This may have happened to you. You drive somewhere and get out of your vehicle only to try closing the door and it just won't stay closed! What a helpless feeling. You can't lock it; you can't leave it like it is. Or, let's say you head down to your vehicle to head out to work in the morning a... More

Breathe Free in Orland Park: Cabin Air Filter Replacement at Tuffy TIre & Auto Service Center Orland Park

March 21, 2021

There are a lot of new features, both optional and standard, on Orland Park drivers' vehicles these days. One you may not have heard of is called a cabin air filter. Simply put, its job is to keep the air in the passenger compartment of your car nice and clean.A cabin air filter is similar to th... More

Change is Good (Oil Change)

March 14, 2021

You've heard that expression, change is good. When it comes to your vehicle's oil, change is not only good, it's vital for the health of the engine. But there's one question that puzzles many drivers: how frequently should my vehicle's oil be changed? There is not one simple answer, but here ar... More

A Non-Starter (Alternator Problems in Cold Weather)

March 7, 2021

As the temperatures dip, we all know there could be problems starting our vehicles. After all, batteries can grow old and not hold a charge as well as when they were newer. Or starters can go bad. But there's one more component to keep an especially sharp eye on during winter: your alternator. T... More