Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)

When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't ...

March 22, 2020

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Tires and Wheels

Automotive Tips from Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia: Where Should New Tires Be Placed

When Batavia drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on whi...

Mar 15, 2020 Read

Windshield Wipers

Chilly Warning (Diagnosing a Noise in Cold Vehicle)

When the weather gets colder, sometimes the noises your vehicle makes will change. For example, ...

Mar 08, 2020 Read

Fuel Economy

Good Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia Equals Good Fuel Economy in Batavia

Whether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Batavia drivers ...

Mar 01, 2020 Read

Monitoring System

Unlock the Secret (Malfunctioning Door Lock Actuator)

What a convenience power door locks are on a vehicle. The latest don't even require you to push ...

Feb 23, 2020 Read

Steering

The Straight and Narrow: Power Steering Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia

Service to a vehicle's power steering system is part of preventive maintenance for Batavia auto ...

Feb 16, 2020 Read

Cooling System

Coolant/Antifreeze Service in Batavia, Illinois

Batavia auto owners may know that most automotive failures in Batavia, Illinois, are tire related...

Feb 09, 2020 Read

Drive Train

Drive Train - What You Need to Know in Batavia

One Batavia automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivel...

Feb 02, 2020 Read

Parts

Battery Replacement for Your vehicle

Modern vehicles in and around Batavia run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to ge...

Jan 26, 2020 Read

Drive Train

The Best Test

Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that on...

Jan 20, 2020 Read