Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
October 5, 2020
Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, You've gotta have good brakes. If you've got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.That's why a regular brake inspection is on every Loves Park driver's maintenance schedule. An inspection by your service advisor at Tuffy Rockford will check ... More
Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)
August 23, 2020
Stop! It's one of those things your vehicle has to do consistently and reliably. That's why brake maintenance is vitally important, worthwhile for you to make sure stays up to date. A brake system has many components. If your vehicle has disc brakes, they have pads that make contact with the rot... More
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
May 24, 2020
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 years. Light vehicles are cars, SUVs (sport utility vehicles) and CUVs (compact utility vehicles). In C... More
Tuffy Rockford Brake Service for Safe Stopping in Loves Park
March 22, 2020
Let's talk about something critical for all Loves Park drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order. Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work: The wheel hub keeps... More
The Need for Speed (Wheel Speed Sensor Maintenance)
February 23, 2020
Today's vehicles have some pretty amazing technology in them, including a computerized braking system we all pretty much take for granted these days. Antilock brake systems (ABS) have been around for years but they help drivers stop in much shorter distances reliably than ever before. When you ... More
Odometer Rollback on Your Loves Park, Illinois Vehicle
June 18, 2018
How do Loves Park drivers know if an odometer is telling the truth?Well, back in '86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect Illinois consumers against mileage fraud. It says a Illinois seller must certify the mileage reported is the actual mileage.To have your odometer checked in ... More
Put on the Brakes: Brake Service at Tuffy Rockford
November 19, 2017
When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Loves Park drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need to be in good working order.The pads and shoe... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
July 31, 2017
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Loves Park area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication ... More
Hitting The Brakes In Loves Park
June 19, 2017
Hello Loves Park, let's talk about brakes. But the mechanical aspects of the brakes themselves are just one issue. There's also the power brake pump and brake fluid. And then there are the tires, which are critical to the effectiveness of the brakes.Let's step back. A new vehicle or truck roll... More
Brake Service at Tuffy Rockford in Loves Park
April 16, 2017
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Loves Park drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Illinois driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Tuffy Rockford, our team will check your brake system and let you know if there are an... More