Technician Training at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego
July 9, 2022
Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego in Oswego. And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by automotive p... More
Training Received by Technicians in Oswego, Illinois
July 8, 2022
When your vehicle breaks down in the Oswego, Illinois, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your life, you need to be back on the road as soon as possible with the problem fixed right the first time.We've been checkin... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Oswego
July 6, 2022
As Oswego consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Illinois, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our stu... More
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
July 4, 2022
If you've ever been driving around Oswego and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your field of ... More
Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running
July 1, 2022
At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego we've had a lot of Oswego customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Illinois. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 ... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego Helps You Decipher the Menu Board: Part 2
June 27, 2022
Illinois service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Oswego drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed.Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego fuel system cleaning: O... More
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
November 7, 2021
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... More
Let Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
May 9, 2021
Oswego area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Oswego drivers want to h... More
Trickle Down Technology
May 2, 2021
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn't just slowly lose speed; letting off the throt... More
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego?
January 1, 2021
Today's Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Oswego drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Illinois who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and ... More