Fall and Spring Inspection at Tuffy Rockford
July 30, 2018
Good vehicle care for us Loves Park residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required diffe... More
Why a Trip Inspection Is a Good Idea
June 14, 2018
At Tuffy Rockford we get a lot of Loves Park drivers asking about vehicle trip preparation. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas around Illinois, so it's important to know that the vehicle is up to the task and won't leave you stranded... More
New School: Automotive Tuffy Rockford Technician Training
April 17, 2018
Loves Park consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy. Unfortunately, one usually comes at the cost of the other.Today's vehicles have... More
Loves Park Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
March 18, 2018
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Loves Park drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Loves Park drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of... More
Technician Training at Tuffy Rockford
January 29, 2018
Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Tuffy Rockford in Loves Park. And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by automotive professionals.I... More
Maintaining Your Older Car in Loves Park, Illinois
January 7, 2018
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Loves Park, Illinois: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Loves Park motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.B... More
Fall and Spring Checkup in Loves Park
August 20, 2017
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tuffy Rockford for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (technically) right a... More
Serpentine Belt Service at Tuffy Rockford in Loves Park
April 25, 2017
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's used by your vehicle's electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the... More
Maintenance for High Mileage Vehicles in Loves Park, Illinois
March 28, 2017
The median age for cars in the Loves Park, Illinois area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tuffy Rockford we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Loves Park area, bring it into Tuffy Rockford for high-mileage maint... More
Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle
August 2, 2016
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and Loves Park drivers wa... More