Automotive Tips from Tuffy Rockford: Where Should New Tires Be Placed

May 29, 2018

When Loves Park drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake system... More

The Fallacy of Cheap Tires

May 21, 2018

Do you ever shop for shoes in one of our Chicago area shoe stores?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pair of lower quality shoes at the same price?Is the warranty i... More

Upgrade Shocks for Better Handling in Loves Park

May 13, 2018

Many Loves Park drivers probably don't think of their shock absorbers as an important safety system; but that's just what shocks and struts are. They're all about ride control keeping your vehicle tires in contact with the road and managing body motion.Every time you hit a bump or pothole on a ... More

When "Shady" is a Good Thing

May 7, 2018

Just like your skin can burn from too much sun, so can the paint on your vehicle. It can turn dull, oxidize and fade the more ultraviolet rays beat down on it. One solution is to park in a shady spot, or you can buy a cover for your vehicle and put it on when you know it's going to be sitting in... More

It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Tuffy Rockford

May 2, 2018

If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Loves Park. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better unders... More