THE IMPORTANCE OF VISIBILITY (Cleaning Vehicle Glass)

October 27, 2019

We've all been through it. The vehicle ahead of us kicks up mud, slush, snow or salt on our windshield and we can't see a thing. And not being able to see a thing when we're driving? Not a good thing. Debris on a vehicle's glass can be blinding when driving directly into the sun. And other thi... More

"Current" Affairs (Blown Fuses)

October 20, 2019

You may be driving along and find that suddenly your radio stops working. There are no numbers on the display. Then when you get home, you notice the garage door opener doesn't do a thing when you press the button. Hmm, this was working just fine this morning. Are the two problems somehow rela... More

Hey Batavia Drivers, How Many Miles Are on Your Car?

October 13, 2019

Nowadays, Batavia drivers are paying more at Illinois gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many Illinois drivers are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping their old v... More

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced

October 6, 2019

The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Batavia drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more expen... More