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Relax When the Wind Blows in Illinois: Winter Car Prep for Batavia Drivers

When autumn comes around in Batavia, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also ...

May 21, 2023

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Transmission

Beginning to See the Light (Check Engine Light Diagnostics)

It's a light many drivers fear they'll see turn on at the most inopportune time. It's the one on...

May 14, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)

When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, th...

May 07, 2023 Read

PCV Valve

TCB your PCV (PCV Valve Replacement)

Your gasoline engine goes through some exhausting work. Yes, it's truly exhausting, as in: it pr...

Apr 30, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

Drivers that "T" Us Off (Bad Driving Practices)

We've all seen drivers who do things thatlet's be frankreally irritate us. They're inconsiderate...

Apr 23, 2023 Read

Tire Rotation and Balancing

Rotation Explanation (Tire Rotation Patterns)

You may notice that when you get your vehicle's oil changed, your service adviser may recommend t...

Apr 16, 2023 Read

Service Intervals

Refresh Your Brakes (Brake Fluid Exchange)

Brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety components, and you may have noticed that ...

Apr 09, 2023 Read

Service Intervals

Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)

Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a whil...

Apr 02, 2023 Read

Maintenance

Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia in Batavia

If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentin...

Mar 26, 2023 Read

Inspection

Beware Dangers of Spring Driving (Seasonal Driving Tips)

Sure, winter is quickly fading in the rearview mirror, but the peril of icy roads is replaced wit...

Mar 19, 2023 Read