Car Care Tips & Advice

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Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Tuffy Lake In The Hills

Anyone who drives a car in Lake In The Hills knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal par...

May 21, 2023

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Cabin Air Filter

A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)

Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehi...

May 14, 2023 Read

Tires

'Tis the Season (Tires)

We all know about winter tires. But did you know there is such a thing as summer tires?Most peop...

May 07, 2023 Read

Steering

Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose)

Most drivers love how easy it is to turn their vehicles, and they have power steering to thank. ...

Apr 30, 2023 Read

Automotive News

All Lined Up (Alignment Inspection)

When you head down a straight road, does your vehicle pull to one side? Do you feel vibration in...

Apr 23, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

A Honking Big Jam (Stuck Horn)

At one time or another, most drivers honk their horn at someone who might be texting at a stoplig...

Apr 16, 2023 Read

Headlamps

See the Light (Automatic High Beam Dimmers)

It's happened to all of us. We're driving down a highway at night and over a crest appears a car...

Apr 09, 2023 Read

Drive Train

How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)

Automotive design has come a long way since the days of the Model T, especially when it comes to ...

Apr 02, 2023 Read

Differential Service

When you're driving and turn a corner, you probably aren't aware of all that's going on with your...

Mar 26, 2023 Read

Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down

Pinch Petroleum Pennies! (Fuel Saving Tips)

If you saw a dollar bill on the ground, you'd pick it up, right? Well, whether you find that doll...

Mar 19, 2023 Read