Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicle

January 28, 2024

If you're reading this article in Oswego, Illinois, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego tells you the manufacturer recommends some additiona... More

Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Oswego?

July 2, 2023

Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Oswego?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Illinois approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the country. New ai... More

Hey Oswego Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?

April 2, 2023

So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Oswego?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'coffee... More

Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego

December 11, 2022

Most Oswego folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Oswego market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have been ... More

Severe Service Requirements

August 20, 2022

A lot of Oswego drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of autom... More

Maintenance Free Myth

August 17, 2022

Sometimes we hear Oswego car owners say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's cars and trucks are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All ... More

Can Your Car Last Another Year?

August 10, 2022

Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Oswego car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Oswego, Illinois, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotive engineering and ma... More

Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea

August 2, 2022

At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego we get a lot of Oswego 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 task and won't leav... More

10 Services Oswego Drivers Often Overlook

July 30, 2022

We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Oswego. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. Speci... More

Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?

July 17, 2022

No matter how well they're made, vehicles are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. Think of all the moving parts. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the vehicle manufacturer to issue recall notices to Oswego residents and to fix the affecte... More