Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money On Tires

February 24, 2015

Chicago motorists want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation. When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance youll feel i... More

Chicago Drivers: Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car

February 20, 2015

Lets talk about air quality in Chicago. Its a global issue, but affects us wherever we are. Many decades ago, Chicago motorists began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the air inside your vehicle? Cabin air filters are now coming on mos... More

Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy): Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?

February 12, 2015

Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your SUV engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Lets go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on Illinois highways, twenty pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a ... More

A Cold Day In Chicago

February 5, 2015

Most Chicago drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy Illinois freeway but dont worry too much about failure of their air conditioning system. A breakdown at the side of the road can be a miserable and dangerous affair during Chicago rush hour, but so can a long ride in a ho... More