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Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center
2031 Illinois Rte 59, Plainfield, IL 60586, United States
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Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center
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Su
Review №1

The service at this Plainfield facility on Route 59 near Caton Farm Road is excellent. Employees are all knowledgeable and friendly. Building has a clean, comfortable waiting room. Pricing is reasonable. They never do work you dont need, and I for one appreciate their honesty as does my wallet. Would highly recommend. Note: Do make an appointment for your work whether it is an oil change or other. The facility has such a high quality of customer service & care that they are always busy.

St
Review №2

Brandon was amazing. Super sweet and cared. Just that is a feet in itself. Went through everything with me, never felt pressured and they were quick. Was quoted days from other places and they got it taken care of that day.

Sa
Review №3

My husband and I have taken our cars there for at least 3 years at least. Ive had issues and called theyve been to the point, honest and fair. Ive recommended to people I know. Brandon is usually the one the answers when I call and is just the best young man.

Ro
Review №4

They were able to get me in the next day. They were able to get me in and out quickly. They were friendly, professional and honest. Its a great feeling to bring my car in and know I do not have to worry about being taken advantage of.

Fr
Review №5

They did (as far as I can tell so far) a great job on my vehicle, they did it at a fair price and promptly. What more can you expect? They have my recommendation.

Pe
Review №6

Very honest and dependable shop. They are quick and efficient, kept us informed on all the work being done and when it would be complete. The office staff is amazing as well. 5 star, top notch service. We will be returning for all out auto repairs

Pa
Review №7

Tim the Owner is the most honest & nicest man. He tells the truth. Very Very Honest. I only go to Tim when it comes to my car. Been going there over 10 years

Jo
Review №8

The service was excellent! They were very friendly and helpful even though I came after closing. Will definitely be back!

De
Review №9

Ive taken my three vehicles here for all repair needs over twenty years as they do great work at a fair price. The owner Tim is very knowledgeable, professional and has all certified mechanics. I highly recommend them for all of your vehicle repairs!

Ke
Review №10

Oil change was quick and friendly as always top offs are awesome also 👌

Ma
Review №11

I’ve had my oil changed, tires rotated, battery replaced, and engine worked on here. I trust them completely for two very specific reasons:I had a part in my engine go bad (it would later be recalled) and took the car to Tim for the work. He said the part was on back order everywhere and could take a month or two to come in. I told him to place the order and I’d just have to wait. It turns out his supplier had been holding onto one of these rare parts and decided to give it, his only one, to Tim. I got my car back a few hours later. Tim has always been very friendly and personable with me, but this occurrence shows me that he is this way with everyone. That supplier knew it was a hard to get part and could have sold it to anyone, but he picked Tim as soon as he called. That tells me a lot.John helped me out one day with a door issue I was having. It was catching on the top of the back door. I had this problem previously and, left unchecked, it resulted it some pricy body work at another shop. He took a look at it, rammed a rubber piece back in with his hand, and sent me on my way. Problem solved, no charge. He easily could have took my car, tinkered around, and charged me for it. I would have had no idea what the problem was and just been happy it was fixed. Instead, he showed a tremendous amount of honesty and was more interested in helping me than charging me.I will always come here as long and Tim and John are around.

Je
Review №12

Very happy whit it. Nice customers service.and they do a very good job.on my Honda crv.jesse

Ca
Review №13

Finally I have my shop. I always hear people said they have a guy or shop for their car. For all these years I go from shop to shop, and never happy with any of them. A friend introduced me to this shop in 2019. I have been going there since then. They are truly honest people and they are patient and takes care of their customers.Just today, as I parked my car before I walked in the shop, I saw one of their stuff member were outside, under the hood of a car fixing something. I went inside and sit down. 5 minutes later the man came in and said to another man who sat in the waiting room, you are all set, you are good to go. The man asked how much, the Tuffy guy said, Dont worry about. Thats exactly the shop that I want to be in.If you are in the area, this is the shop you should go.

Br
Review №14

Quick and reliable service. Friendly staff. So nice to have an auto shop I can always depend on to offer great services!

s
Review №15

Service was great. Very knowledgeable and explained everything that was going to be done on vehicle.Pricing was great and comparable. I will be back and would recommend them to anyone.Sam Flores

An
Review №16

My family and I have been bringing our cars here for 15+ years. The staff is super friendly, honest, and very knowledgeable. I cant recommend them enough!

Ma
Review №17

Saved my biscuits while I was on vacation! Thanks so so much!

Ma
Review №18

Great people, does good work. Couldnt fix my car because after twenty years there were no parts available.

Mi
Review №19

Honestly the most honest and superb shop around. They don’t try to sell you on anything that your car doesn’t need. They’ll diagnose your vehicles and fix it right the first time. This is my go to shop for all my vehicle needs.

De
Review №20

Excellent experience! We were out of town and our car had a major problem. It was just days before Christmas and they were very busy. They squeezed us right in, diagnosed the problem, and fixed it. All while we waited for it. Amazing customer service!! Thank you!@

Ba
Review №21

Always go here first. Honest and quick service.

Wi
Review №22

Tim is one of the most honest mechanics you can find ! He will do everything it takes to diagnose your vehicle and not overcharge. A+ repeat customer.

Su
Review №23

I visited Tuffy to have light bulbs replaced. The owner was very kind to me. They changed them quickly and were very fair and honest about the work. Ive had work done on my car by Tuffy many times and I would highly recommend them to everyone who needs their vehicles repaired.

Da
Review №24

Again Tuffys came through with amazing honesty! I took my sons 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a misfire code on cylinder 4. My son had tried to fix the misfire by changing the plugs and coils on all the cylinders. Well after he did the work it still had a misfire code on cylinder 4. He figured it must be a different problem. Tim worked on the car and quickly discovered that my son did not quite seat the coil on cylinder 4. Crazy coincidence! My point is.... this would have been an easy chance to claim something else was wrong. It would have been easy to claim it was something like the fuel injectors were bad because an air/gas problem could throw that code. But he didn’t, he simply seated the coil and told me the truth. I appreciate tuffys and Tim because this is not the first time they have been so honest with me! He was also very pleasant and thorough on the phone explaining what had happened. Great and honest service! You can really trust this place! Thanks so much Tim and great work ethic. I respect that.

K
Review №25

Thanks for the quick service and attention to detail. I will definitely be back.

Da
Review №26

Great service very professional and honest.

Le
Review №27

Great crew and service

Ni
Review №28

Outstanding service and honest people. had my back against warranty company. thank you.

Ja
Review №29

Fast, honest, and easy to set up an appointment. Definitely bringing my car here from now on.

Sh
Review №30

This is far more the best auto repair service company that I’ve been to in all my years of driving . I’ve lived in the area for over 10 years and recently moved about and hour away. I still drive to Tuffy for my repairs reason being Tim and John have consistently went above and beyond to make sure I was satisfied and my truck was safe and repaired properly. They make me feel secure and feel safe driving, being a woman that knows nothing about cars . They always take the time with me and have patience explaining the process of what’s needed and what was done. Quality customer service is hard to find and you will definitely find it here. Thank you John and Tim and I am so blessed to have developed a great relationship with them.

Be
Review №31

They are so wonderful! What would all of us do without them!!?? They are so attentive and give all the information needed. Thank you

Ke
Review №32

Tuffys is hands down the best shop around. You know how most of us had A Guy when we lived in the city? Well Tim is your guy. Best prices. BEST SERVICE! No beats the turn around time. I had a full engine replacement on a 2015 Dodge Challenger done here. 3 days! Yes, You read it right. 72 hours and I had my car back. BEAT THAT! YOU CANT. Good with all makes and models. If you cant wrench on your own vehicles, This is the most trustworthy place to go. PERIOD! I wish I could give them 10 ⭐s!

Mi
Review №33

They are always great

Ju
Review №34

Great communication and timely service! They kept me in the loop with email notifications throughout the process and gave me a thorough inspection with expert advice so I could decide what was necessary and stay within my budget. Highly recommend!

Je
Review №35

I am so glad I found a place I could trust with my vehicle. I moved from the city and needed a place to take my car for repairs. This is the place - they do great a job and the cost is great. I would recommend them to family and friends.

Lo
Review №36

Its hard to find any place that genuinely cares and has GREAT customer service! Tim runs this place like EVERY business should be run. They are honest with you and they dont play games. I recommended them to a friend from out of town that ran into some car problems while here and Tim Tuffy :) did NOT disappoint. Ive been taking my cars here for over 10 years! No need to go anywhere else! Highly, highly, highly recommended 100 time over!

Mc
Review №37

They keep me Riding

Je
Review №38

Owner went out of his way to help me! Very nice and helpful.

Co
Review №39

I had a messed up tire and I was 2 hours from home because of work. My jack had been misplaced due to me but when I called and asked if they could help me out there were no questions asked at all and he put my doughnut on in under 5 minutes. Brandon was so kind and so quick. I’ve been so tight on money lately and this new job I have didn’t pay me yet and when he said “no it’s fine it took me 2 minutes”.... I cried. My name says other wise but I’m a girl lol. I’ve been to the one in Orland and they were amazing and that’s the only reason I stopped here is cause Tuffy was amazing there. Brandon is a sweetheart and I wish I could of tipped him or something. He helped me out so much. Way to run a business !!

Er
Review №40

Trust and building a relationship is hard especially when it comes to your vehicle! They give you great service and are honest with you. They break it down in a way I can understand them and my husband and I dont trust anyone else with our cars. Owen is genuine and he looks out for his customers.

Cl
Review №41

Great service, fast and fair prices, same day service. Thank you :)

Na
Review №42

The tech fixed our problem quickly and efficiently, which by the way had nothing to do with changing the whole engine at all, and I must say...for a very fair price! Totally recommendable!

g
Review №43

After talking with the owner about the problem I had with the converter, turns out it was another issue, but main point is that he called me and wanted to check it and fix it himself. I dont know ANY mechanic or Auto service that would do that. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE! THANKS TIM

Ro
Review №44

Great place I will take all my cars here great friendly staff ! Tim always take cares of me! If you haven’t been here I highly recommend them !!!!!

Ri
Review №45

Very honest and friendly people. Would recommend to anyone. They really helped me out and I greatly appreciate it. Thank you -Ricky

An
Review №46

The guys here are very professional and know what there talking about and doing. I been going there for oil changes and other various issues Ive had with no problems. Recently I had my car towed in because it wouldnt start. It was diagnosed and came back that I needed a fuel pump and fuse block. I approved the repairs and the guys got my car running. I went to pick it up and moments later the engine light came on. I called them and tim told me to bring the car back and I did. They did figure out what was wrong but everytime I picked it up engine light would come on. So the last time I picked up the car the light didnt come on for 2 days so I call again and Tim says hes gonna find out who worked on my car and see what they did, that he would call me back. Its been a little over 2 weeks and I havent heard from Tim or no one there. I understand that there busy but I was expecting a call back.

Ma
Review №47

Easy access courteous staff and great prices.

Jo
Review №48

Always very efficent

Il
Review №49

Great place I will take all my cars here great friendly staff ! Tim always take cares of me! If you haven’t been here I highly recommend them !!!!!

Va
Review №50

Amazing first experience and will definitely go back. Ran there for a screw in tire and will now return for other issues in the future. Tim Floss who I believe was the owner, and staff were super nice. They helped us entertain my 5yr old who was bored. Returning customer in there gave it a family feel. Nice to see some places still greet and engage with customers and make you feel right at home. Would definitely recommend!

Br
Review №51

Great service. Only charged me for what I needed, even after I asked for tune up they told me I didnt need one. Saved me $200+!Good guys!

Mi
Review №52

Had a trailer tire issue and the entire staff was quick to respond we were in-and-out in 10 minutes. Great service!

Ja
Review №53

Very knowledgeable and friendly staff!!!!Nick throughly explained in detail what my truck needed and Tim was an exceptional person also!!! Im new to the area and was cautiously trying to find an honest shop to service my vehicles and the level of charisma and professionalism was refreshing:))) thanks guys youve earned a customer for life!!!

Ro
Review №54

Had a brake pad light on. Stopped in, had it inspected, and was told the light sensor was broken. I wasnt charged 1 penny, plus hes trying to get the part while Im in town. OUTSTANDING & HONEST SERVICE....unbelievable for auto repair places. Too bad their service standards are far above the Tuffys in Michigan.

Ba
Review №55

Tim the owner of Tuffys and his team are always professional and honest. Thanks Tim!

Ka
Review №56

Best place in the world to take your car! Honest and awesome work at reasonable price! Highly recommended.

Ka
Review №57

I brought my car in for what I thought was going to be a costly repair. The owner was so honest and helpful, along with Nick (who drove me to work). They both took the time to explain everything with my vehicle and even gave me a discount. They are literally the most honest people I have ever brought my car to. I would recommend them to anyone. I will bring my car here from now on!

Dy
Review №58

They always figure out what is wrong and yet never over diagnose. Professional, friendly, reliable. Highly recommended.

AJ
Review №59

Always fast and honest service

Vi
Review №60

My family has been going to Tuffy for over 10 years and have only recieved excellent service. The staff is always friendly and never talks down to me. If you are on a tight budget they will work with you to help you out and they will list all the repairs you need in order of importance. Over the years I have had all 5 of our cars and vans to this location. They are honest, respectful and compete the job on time. I do not spend a lot of time writing reviews because I just never been moved to do so for bad or great service... However, I wanted to express to Tim and his staff thank-you for all the years of wonderful service.

Te
Review №61

I had a great experience here! I got a flat after work one night and called them first thing in the morning. They took me in, explained what happened with my tire, patched me up, and sent me back on my way with minimal cost. Thank you!

Da
Review №62

Highly qualified technicians and a welcoming environment!!!

Ga
Review №63

Love this place. Very friendly, fixed my Jeep, super thorough.

Je
Review №64

Amazing service!! They care about their customers here! Highly recommended.

Ni
Review №65

Tim is a wonderful owner! Was able to fix my vehicle with no hassle and extremely affordable!!! I recommend this place, hands down.

Co
Review №66

Absolutely the best service we could hope for! We found Tim and his team through a referral from a friend a few years ago. Their shop was 30 minutes from our house but we figured it was worth a try because of the referral. Its been over five years and we wouldnt take our cars anywhere else. Tim and his team are always professional, take time to explain things and offer an option if there is one, never overcharge and are reliable with estimates & when the vehicle will be done. We drive past at least fifteen other mechanics with all three of our cars to get to Tims Tuffy - but its well worth it. Wouldnt go anywhere else. Thanks Tim!

An
Review №67

Good people. Good experience and fairly priced. Will be back.

ji
Review №68

Great work! The owner (Tim) ensured I was taken care of. This is the way business should be done!Originally brought to a different Tuffy location and that (independently owned) moron gave me the run around.

Ma
Review №69

Awesome service and good pricing, big shout out to Tim!

Sy
Review №70

Excellent service. As a first-time customer I will never go anywhere else in the future. They saved me more than $1,200 in work that dealer said was needed. Tuffy inspected the issues and informed me there was nothing wrong and did not charge me.

ca
Review №71

Great service all the time!!!

An
Review №72

I will never bring my car to any place but Tuffys. I had the unfortunate situation of being in multiple accidents in a short amount of time, but Tim and his crew went above and beyond to find all the parts I needed. They got all of the repairs done so quickly, and when I came to pick it up, I could not believe it was my car. It looked better than the day I bought it, and I was literally dancing for joy. They always work with you to find the best possible solution for you. I even sent them a pizza as a thank you. I wish more businesses were like Tuffys!

Cy
Review №73

Tim,Is always looking for ways to help his customers. If he cannot, hell get someone who can.I know when a person is being genuine through conversation and Tim is as genuine as they come.I appreciate the service that this Tuffy location provides and Im glad they are local for us!

Ch
Review №74

Long time customer. This is easily one of the best, if not the best auto service facilities in the Plainfield / Joliet area. Quality work, fair prices and above all, honesty. Tim the owner treats customers as they should be treated, hes always fair and can be trusted with your car and your wallet.

Br
Review №75

Todd is an awesome guy who wont break your bank, hes honest, and i would have my cars worked on by any of his staff, keep up the good work tuffy

Sh
Review №76

Very busy garage because they are honest. Have you ever had work done on your car and not get charged because it was a simple fix?

JA
Review №77

Always do a great job, very knowledgeable and honest.

Ji
Review №78

Great personal service done right first time

Af
Review №79

Tim and John are highly qualified mechanics and I recommend everybody I know to these guys. Quality work and great customer service!

Va
Review №80

This location has been with me through 3 cars and has never disappointed. They are incredibly friendly, fast, reliable, and I never feel robbed or cheated. They have not only taken care of me but they have done fabulous service for my mother as well. Whenever we need anything done, Tuffy is the place we go.

Kr
Review №81

Great location glen was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.

Pa
Review №82

Take all my cars here best service around plainfield area. Tim will take good care of you and remembers his customers which is rare now days

Br
Review №83

Tuffy has always been to my family and I have always gotten great advice for my cars over the years! Thank you guys for aways being there.

Jo
Review №84

Nothing but great experiences. Very knowledgable. I take all my vehicles to them for service. Explains all repairs and costs.

Li
Review №85

Oil change and tire rotation. Excellent, friendly and fast service.

Cl
Review №86

Tim and the Tuffy team are great. I take all our vehicles here for regular maintenance and repairs. You cannot go wrong..

To
Review №87

Tim is the absolute best!!! Ive known him for about 15 years now and he runs the most honest and reliable business in Plainfield. Would never trust anyone else with my vehicles and would recommend that if you are in the Plainfield area and need the best auto service around, Tim is the man !!!

Br
Review №88

Professional, friendly and helpful.Took my car right away look up my factory and extended warranties. Offered a rental car and made sure I got to work on time.

Pa
Review №89

Went to drop off my car for a tune up, as I called it in over the phone. Was promised it would be worked on right away. Went and grabbed coffee, came back an hour later to check on it. I was told it would not be done until the afternoon. I asked why he didnt tell me that earlier. Owner was rude and didnt care. Didnt try any way to help with my concerns. Horrible customer service and horrible people skills. More like 1/2 star rating. I took the car somewhere else.

Bi
Review №90

Tim at Tuffy went beyond the call of duty helping a friend of mine with her car. The work was great, but more importantly his honesty and compassion for her situation made all the difference. If you are looking for a competent mechanic who will treat you with fairly - Tuffy in Plainfield is the only option! Thanks Tim!

La
Review №91

This place just made my morning! I appreciate the Service and the care for their customers! They will definitely have my business from now on!!! Thank you so much!!

Fr
Review №92

Horrible! They said I needed a tune-up. So I paid for it. Came back it wasnt a tune-up and they couldnt fix my car. But did I get a refund for the tune-up? Nope

Li
Review №93

Great service at a great price

Ra
Review №94

The people so helpful and friendly, I am traveling middle of my work the car have problems with the Temperature,Tim spending a lot of time to look at it,finally his the problems and fix for me,help me to continue to my travel at the same day. Thank you!

Ja
Review №95

Tim is the guy

Jo
Review №96

They have always been professional and have done excellent work.

co
Review №97

Well over ten years experience with this shop and couldnt be happier. Tim and his staff are ALWAYS professional and answer all of my questions - even when Im clearly in need of extra explanation that would frustrate most. This month our truck needed repairs. Thinking it was not major, we let ourselves be swayed by a friend to have someone they know look at it - ONLY because we drive almost 45 minutes to get to Tuffy and the distance can get frustrating. (This will NEVER happen again.)When the guy told us it was going to be a major repair we ran it to Tuffy as quickly as we could. With my tail between my legs, and feeling incredibly guilty for having anyone else look at it to begin with, we left it with Tim and waited for the call. The repairs were pretty large. He did the entire repair for a very reasonable rate and got us tires at a great price, too. Tuffys pattern of quality business and professionalism proved true yet again.You cant put a value on being able to trust your mechanic. Their work means our safety. Tim and his staff know this - and continuously make the decision not to use that truth to extort people. There is never any unexplained or unnecessary repair work suggested or done. There has never been a service provided that hasnt been approved first. They have always been nothing but FABULOUS in every way.Through the years we may have spent enough to put a few children through college :), but in the end it has always been money well spent on NECESSARY quality service and wonderful people. Driving 40 minutes for an oil change is nothing when you look at the damage that can be done by trying to save some time with someone closer! Loyal for life! Thanks so much Tim and staff - you guys are great! Corporate Tuffy should be proud to have you represent them!

Ro
Review №98

A friend recommended them. I cant believe how good they are and how reasonable their rates. Ive used them multiple times for multiple cars.

Ro
Review №99

Fair deals and great customer service

Re
Review №100

I highly recommend, great service always!!

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4.8 Rating
  • Address:2031 Illinois Rte 59, Plainfield, IL 60586, United States
  • Site:http://tuffyjoliet.com/
  • Phone:+1 815-436-1829
Categories
  • Auto repair shop
  • Auto parts store
  • Auto tune up service
  • Brake shop
  • Engine rebuilding service
  • Mechanic
  • Transmission shop
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:7:30AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:7:30AM–6PM
  • Thursday:7:30AM–6PM
  • Friday:7:30AM–6PM
  • Saturday:7:30AM–6PM
  • Sunday:7:30AM–4PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Oil change:Yes
Amenities
  • Mechanic:Yes
  • Restroom:Yes
Planning
  • Appointments recommended:Yes
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