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Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Give it the Boot (Ball Joint Boot Replacement)

Your vehicle may be wearing boots right now and you might not even know it. They're called ball joint boots. They're actually protective, flexible things that protect parts of your suspension (ca...

May 09, 2021

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Steering

Steering Clear in Batavia

Those who know vehicles believe the steering system may be the most vital component of them all. ...

May 02, 2021 Read

Maintenance

Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)

You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one ...

Apr 25, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

A Real "Pane" (Window Maintenance and Repair)

It's pretty frustrating when your driver's window won't work. You can't get your food at the dri...

Apr 18, 2021 Read

Steering

Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)

We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steeri...

Apr 11, 2021 Read

Windshield Wipers

Greeted by a Screech (Loud Noise when Starting Vehicle)

No one likes to be greeted in the morning by having someone screech at you. The same goes for a ...

Apr 04, 2021 Read

Fluids

The Cable Guy (Battery Cables and Maintenance)

If you've ever noticed your vehicle's lights are dim or not working at all, the problem could be ...

Mar 28, 2021 Read

Cabin Air Filter

Keep Your Cool in Batavia: Air Conditioning Service

Most Batavia drivers don't even think about their air conditioner.Now here's a tip for Batavia ve...

Mar 21, 2021 Read

Cooling System

Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)

In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. N...

Mar 14, 2021 Read

Fuel System

The Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight

The team at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia in Batavia, and Illinois car owners are all tal...

Mar 07, 2021 Read