Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea

February 28, 2017

At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia we get a lot of Batavia 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 le... More

Time for Differential Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia?

February 19, 2017

Hello Batavia - let's talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differential is on the back axle. With front-wheel drive cars, the differential is up front. All-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive vehicles have three differentials - front, rear and in the middle. So you see, you... More

Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia in Batavia

February 12, 2017

Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreographer.Our auto engines are also highly choreographed. Pistons travel up and down inside cylinde... More

The Easy Way to Save Cash in Batavia

February 5, 2017

The hottest Illinois news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Batavia. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Batavia can do t... More