The Best Test
July 16, 2023
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
Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)
May 7, 2023
When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be something you may not have ever seen: your driveshaft. It is underneath the vehicle and most drivers don't climb under there to take a look very often. The driveshaft is a cylindrical part that helps conduc... More
How Far We've Come (Newer Vehicle Technology)
October 16, 2022
Automotive design has come a long way since the days of the Model T, especially when it comes to safety technology. You can thank computers for a lot of the latest innovations. Here are a few that have been making their mark in recent years. Adaptive cruise control. This is cruise control with... More
Differential Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego
August 24, 2022
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Oswego, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego service advisor that your diff... More
What to Do in Case of an Accident in Oswego
July 27, 2022
Screeching tires, crunching metal it's an accident! If you've ever been in a car accident in Oswego, 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 Oswego drivers should do in case of an accident:When an accident occurs, you... More
What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?
July 21, 2022
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Oswego, Illinois, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Oswego 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 understandable th... More
Vive la Differential at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Oswego in Oswego
August 15, 2021
There are a lot of drivers in Oswego 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 Oswego folks don't even have to ... More
Lease or Buy?
June 29, 2020
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Oswego drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pays dow... More
Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Oswego?
February 2, 2020
There is a clear and vocal demand in Oswego 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 Oswego area roads today, and many more being develope... More
For 4x4s (Maintenance of 4x4 Vehicles)
April 7, 2019
Some people love 4x4 vehicles, the true 4-wheel drive works of engineering like Jeeps and 4x4 pickups that allow you to seemingly go anywhere on the planet. You can climb up a 40-degree rock trail with some planning and skill (always careful to protect the environment, of course), or you can get ... More