Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Go Big or Go Home: Upsize Your Wheels at Tuffy Bloomington

A lot of us Bloomington drivers like our vehicles to reflect our personalities. We're picky about color and body style. We'll customize anything from floor mats to window tints to license plates. O...

March 22, 2020

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Shocks & Struts

Bouncy Bouncy ? Are My Shocks Bad?

When Bloomington drivers think about preventive maintenance, what usually comes to mind is oil, f...

Mar 15, 2020 Read

Steering

Defensive Driving in Bloomington, Illinois

There was a man in the Bloomington area who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile ...

Mar 08, 2020 Read

Tires and Wheels

Tire Rotation and Balancing at Tuffy Bloomington in Bloomington

Tires do a lot of work for Bloomington drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to ...

Mar 01, 2020 Read

Fuel Economy

Hey Bloomington Drivers: How Do You Save Gas?

Higher Bloomington fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wall...

Feb 23, 2020 Read

Tires and Wheels

Wheel Balancing at Tuffy Bloomington

So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. ...

Feb 16, 2020 Read

Cooling System

Your Biggest Fan (Radiator Fan Problems)

Your vehicle's engine makes a lot of heat when it's powering you down the road, so it needs a way...

Feb 09, 2020 Read

Fuel System

The Tuffy Bloomington Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of Myths

There's a lot of auto advice in Illinois right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is goo...

Feb 02, 2020 Read

Windshield Wipers

No Fueling! (Fuel Filler Location)

If you've ever gotten in an unfamiliar vehicle, maybe a rental car, you may have pulled up to the...

Jan 26, 2020 Read

Monitoring System

Unlock the Secret (Malfunctioning Door Lock Actuator)

What a convenience power door locks are on a vehicle. The latest don't even require you to push ...

Jan 20, 2020 Read