Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea

At Tuffy Bloomington we get a lot of Bloomington drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas aro...

August 04, 2022

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Maintenance

Fall and Spring Checkup in Bloomington

When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was...

Aug 03, 2022 Read

Tires and Wheels

Talk to Tuffy Bloomington About New Shoes for Your Vehicle

Custom wheels are one way that Bloomington folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle...

Aug 02, 2022 Read

Tires and Wheels

Upsizing Wheels and Tires With Tuffy Bloomington

Many Bloomington drivers want to accessorize their vehicle - you know, make it theirs. One of the...

Aug 01, 2022 Read

Cooling System

Smart Bloomington Drivers Protect Against Overheating

Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines n...

Jul 31, 2022 Read

Older Vehicles

A Sticky Brake Situation (Parking Brake Service and Maintenance)

We've all been there. You park your vehicle on a steeper than usual hill and worry about it roll...

Jul 31, 2022 Read

Cabin Air Filter

A Cold Day in Bloomington ? Air Conditioning Service at Tuffy Bloomington

Most Bloomington drivers worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy Illinois highway, bu...

Jul 30, 2022 Read

Fuel System

Fuel Injection Basics for Bloomington

All modern Bloomington vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Bloomington dri...

Jul 29, 2022 Read

Maintenance

Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last With Help From Tuffy Bloomington

A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Illinois news. Bloomington people co...

Jul 28, 2022 Read

Maintenance

Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?

Recalls are pretty serious for Bloomington residents and don't happen all that often. But sometim...

Jul 27, 2022 Read