Hey Batavia Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
July 31, 2022
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Batavia?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 chose 'coffe... More
It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)
July 31, 2022
Race car drivers have demonstrated the advantages of disc brakes, so most modern vehicles use them. Sometimes just the front wheels have disc brakes, but many vehicles now have them all the way around. A major component of the disc brake is called a caliper. It works by squeezing brake pads ag... More
Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance for Batavia Drivers
July 30, 2022
Hello, Batavia residents. Let's talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine.Batavia auto owners don't need to filter their fue... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
July 29, 2022
Batavia drivers 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 you'll feel it in the steeri... More
Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia Engine Air Filter Replacement
July 28, 2022
When your experienced Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia technician changes your oil, he will also inspect your air filter. You shouldn't need a new air filter at every oil change, but you will need to change it regularly. Heed your technician's auto advice if they tell you to change your air fil... More
Can Car Scent Keep You Safe on Illinois Roads?
July 27, 2022
Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer...The average American commuter in Illinois spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle.The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive drivin... More
ICE - In Case Of Emergency In Batavia Illinois
July 26, 2022
When accidents occur in Batavia, Illinois, the victims' emergency contacts are extremely important. Too often, those involved aren't able to provide rescuers with phone numbers and medical information.When Illinois police and rescue workers must sift through pockets, glove compartments, wallets,... More
Air Conditioning Maintenance at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia in Batavia
July 25, 2022
Warm weather or cold, Batavia drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Batavia people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedules ... More
Your Well Trained Technician at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia
July 24, 2022
When your vehicle has a problem or just needs some routine service, you might get a little nervous. Your vehicle's so important to your life in Batavia, you need to get back on the road as soon as possible with the problem fixed right the first time.If you've ever checked into some of the techni... More
Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Batavia
July 24, 2022
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Illinois news. Batavia people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of Batavia motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They're good commuter... More