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