The Daily Grind (Grinding Noise)
November 26, 2023
If your vehicle makes a grinding sound when you turn the steering wheel, it's speaking to you. No, really, it is. So listen to what it's saying and you could avoid a much more costly repair down the road. A grinding sound coming from the front of your vehicle when you are turning can offer some... More
Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia in Batavia
November 19, 2023
With Batavia gas prices being what they are, many of us in Illinois are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. Batavia area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fuel in Illino... More
Rear Window?Not the Movie! (Why Some Rear Windows Don't Go All the Way Down)
November 12, 2023
Alfred Hitchcock once made a mystery thriller film called "Rear Window." It had nothing to do with the rear window of today's cars, SUVs, CUVs and light trucks. But there is one thing that some drivers DO find mysterious. Why don't the rear windows in the second row of many of these vehicles go... More
A "Mounting" Problem (Motor Mounts)
November 5, 2023
You know how heavy your engine and transmission are, so you can imagine how tough the parts that hold them onto your vehicle's sub-frame must be. Not only must they support the weight, they also have to isolate vibrations and noise from the passenger cabin. Pretty tall order, wouldn't you say? ... More