Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy)

February 28, 2017

Most Chicago 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 Chicago market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have bee... More

10 Services Chicago Drivers Often Overlook

February 21, 2017

We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Chicago. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. Spec... More

Busting Automotive Myths in Chicago, Illinois

February 13, 2017

Myths passed around our Chicago, 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 decedent... More

Let Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years

December 4, 2016

Chicago area residents may remember when the U.S. government's Cash for Clunkers program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and improved air quality from reduced emissions.But a lot of Chicago drivers want to... More

Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) On Your Serpentine Belt

November 29, 2016

Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Chicago, Illinois, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then... More

Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Chicago

October 30, 2016

Every Chicago car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced. So b... More

The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Chicago Drivers

October 9, 2016

People in Chicago have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km to 13... More

I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Chicago

September 19, 2016

About 90% of our driving decisions in the Chicago area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Chicago drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle windshield ... More

New School: Automotive Tuffy Chicago (Diversey Pkwy) Technician Training

August 16, 2016

Chicago consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have ma... More

Make Your Vehicle Last

June 26, 2016

We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Illinois folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do ... More