The Best Test

January 16, 2020

Would you buy a jacket without even trying it on? Probably not, but it might surprise you that one study shows about half the people buy a vehicle after a short test drive around the block or none at all. If you're in the market for another vehicle, make sure you check out the most important thi... More

Vive la Differential at Tuffy Rockford in Loves Park

January 14, 2018

There are a lot of drivers in Loves Park who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Illinois these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Loves Park folks don't even ... More

Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Loves Park?

July 2, 2017

There is a clear and vocal demand in Loves Park and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Illinois market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Loves Park area roads today, and many more being ... More

What to Do in Case of an Accident in Loves Park

March 13, 2017

Screeching tires, crunching metal it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Loves Park, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what Loves Park drivers should do in case of an accident:When an accident occ... More

Time for Differential Service at Tuffy Rockford?

January 11, 2017

Hello Loves Park - let's talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differential is on the back axle. With front-wheel drive cars, the differential is up front. All-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive vehicles have three differentials - front, rear and in the middle. So you see, ... More

Protecting Your Vehicle from Theft in Loves Park, Illinois

November 14, 2016

Every car in Loves Park, Illinois, is at risk for theft. So it's up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere.The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense... More

What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?

June 27, 2016

With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Loves Park, Illinois, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Loves Park drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's understan... More

Viva la Differential At Tuffy Rockford In Loves Park

December 25, 2015

There are a lot of Loves Park people who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in Illinois these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Lov... More

Drive Train - What You Need to Know In Loves Park

February 4, 2015

One Loves Park automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Chicago , but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is: Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of ... More

Drive Train Service in Loves Park at Tuffy Rockford

August 26, 2014

The drive train in your vehicle includes all the essential components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The... More