Tom's Auto Clinic - Elgin, IL

06/29/2015

Set up a regular maintenance schedule to keep your vehicle in tip-tip condition.

Do you know what maintenance checks your car needs when?
image via Stanley R Harris Ltd
http://www.carcare.org/car-care-service-schedules/general-service-schedule/

06/26/2015

in ! Lots to do here!

Check out all of these summer events in Elgin! The 4th of July Parade and Elgin's Art & Soul on the Fox take place just a block off of the Fox River Bike Trail. Elgin International Festival and Movies at Festival Park take place on the bike trail!

06/26/2015

Watch this to learn when you can do it yourself and when you need the pros!

Nail in your tire? It”s important to know if a puncture can be repaired if the tire needs to be replaced. This video gives a simple explanation to understanding when a repair is possible. Tire punctures can only be repaired in the tread area and should not be over 1/4″ in diameter. Note: Quick DIY R…

06/23/2015

How's your A/C working? Not cool enough? Call us today to make an appointment for a check up!

06/20/2015

With all the rain we've been having this is important!

How to change your wiper blades periodically to avoid smears on your windshield which can create visibility hazards. Learn more about do-it-yourself car maintenance tasks.

06/16/2015

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Blackhawks clinch Stanley Cup on home ice with 2-0 Victory over the Lightning
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06/16/2015

Lighten your load!

Lighten your load – Storing unnecessary items in your car (i.e. sports equipment, an empty roof top carrier, etc.) weighs it down, forcing your engine to work harder and your car to burn more fuel.

Remove anything you don’t need, except for emergency items like your spare tire and first-aid kit.

06/11/2015

This 5 minute video is fun to watch! Enjoy!

06/11/2015

A dirty spark plug can cause misfiring, which wastes fuel. Have them inspected annually and replace them as per the interval outlined in your owner’s manual.

Une bougie encrassée peut causer des ratés et gaspiller du carburant. Faites inspecter les bougies tous les ans et remplacez-les selon l’intervalle indiqué dans votre manuel du propriétaire.

06/06/2015

Use your car's cruise control while cruising to save gas!

Speeding up and slowing down uses a lot of gas. Your cruise control can help you reduce fuel consumption by maintaining a constant speed. Use it on long trips or for uninterrupted highway driving on dry roads.

L’accélération et la décélération consomment beaucoup de carburant. Votre régulateur de vitesse peut vous aider à réduire la consommation de carburant en maintenant une vitesse constante. Servez-vous du régulateur lors de longs trajets ou de déplacements ininterrompus sur la chaussée sèche d’une autoroute.

06/06/2015

Get your car inspected before hitting the road!

Grea reminder in this throwback ad image. Is your car ready for the trip? Check important safety items before hitting the road