Hey Loves Park Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?

October 16, 2022

So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Loves Park?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose 'co... More

Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicle

June 5, 2022

If you're reading this article in Loves Park, Illinois, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at Tuffy Rockford tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional service. You... More

Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)

May 17, 2022

In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... More

Keeping Your Car Young in Loves Park

November 28, 2021

As Loves Park consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Illinois, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids our parents were real sticklers about taking care of our... More

The Easy Way to Save Cash in Loves Park

September 19, 2021

The hottest Illinois news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again the price of gas in Loves Park. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in Loves Park ca... More

Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Rockford

May 16, 2021

Most Loves Park folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Loves Park market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would ha... More

Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)

May 2, 2021

You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of your engine's... More

Severe Service Requirements

September 23, 2020

A lot of Loves Park drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of a... More

Keeping Your 'Old Faithful' Auto Running

September 12, 2020

At Tuffy Rockford we've had a lot of Loves Park customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years in Illinois. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent of all... More

Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?

September 8, 2020

In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Loves Park B... More