Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
May 8, 2017
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Glendale Hei... More
Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
April 11, 2017
If you've ever been driving around Glendale Heights and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which can be distracting and will affect your... More
Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Glendale Heights?
March 13, 2017
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Glendale Heights?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Illinois approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the count... More
Can Your Car Last Another Year?
November 29, 2016
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Glendale Heights car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Glendale Heights, Illinois, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with the current state of automotiv... More
Keeping Your Car Young in Glendale Heights
October 24, 2016
As Glendale Heights consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Illinois, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care ... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights
September 13, 2016
Most Glendale Heights folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Glendale Heights market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but t... More
Busting Automotive Myths in Glendale Heights, Illinois
August 7, 2016
Myths passed around our Glendale Heights, Illinois community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Glendale Heights in Glendale Heights
August 2, 2016
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More
Hey Glendale Heights Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
May 1, 2016
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Glendale Heights?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you cho... More
Economics of Maintenance for Glendale Heights Auto Owners
February 27, 2016
Buying a new car in Glendale Heights is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Glendale Heights who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may... More