Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)
January 28, 2024
If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle. That means your brakes have to work properly. Let's face it. You stop dozens of times every time you drive. And over time, that t... More
Reaching the Braking Point (Brake hose replacement)
October 22, 2023
If you notice your brakes arent working like they used to, thats the kind of thing thats important to have checked out soon. Thats because your brakes are extraordinarily important to the safe operation of your vehicle. Sometimes you feel like your brake pedal is feeling a little soft or its lo... More
Refresh Your Brakes (Brake Fluid Exchange)
April 2, 2023
Brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety components, and you may have noticed that they don't stop as surely as they used to. Maybe it takes you applying a little more pressure to them than before, or perhaps you get the feeling that they're not stopping you as quickly. Those could... More
Oh, Stop! (Disc Brake Service)
October 9, 2022
Every time you drive your vehicle, you wear down your brakes just a little bit. And after a while, that adds up. Gradually, your stopping power isn't like it used to be. Since brakes are one of your vehicle's most important safety features, it just makes sense to keep them performing well. Mos... More
Hey Bloomington Drivers, How Many Miles Are on Your Car?
September 4, 2022
Nowadays, Bloomington drivers are paying more at Illinois gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reasons many Illinois drivers are putting off buying a new car. They plan on keeping their o... More
Recommended Bloomington Service Intervals
August 13, 2022
Everyone in Bloomington, Illinois, knows we are advised to go to our Bloomington dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Bloomington residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/s... More
Recommended Service Intervals at Tuffy Bloomington
October 3, 2021
Most people in the Bloomington area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards.... More
For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Bloomington)
December 27, 2020
Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get ... More
Ask Tuffy Bloomington About the Importance of Service Intervals
September 1, 2019
Today in our Tuffy Bloomington blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there's laundry, mowing the lawn, paying your... More
Should Bloomington Soccer Moms Follow the Severe Service Schedule?
August 18, 2019
So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Tuffy Bloomington tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule but you take a second look at that severe service schedule and see some of the following: 1. Most of your trips around ... More