In McHenry, as everywhere, it takes qualifiedauto repair technicians to provide quality autorepair services.Performance Unlimited has provided the highest quality auto repair services for the McHenry area for 43 years. That’s amazing evidence of the professionalism that has driven every aspect of their operations. But it’s all the more compelling when you consider the shortage of auto repair technicians

When you pull out of your Wonder Lakedriveway and a warning light comes on,do you know what it means? Might be agood idea if you do.Bing! Bing! Bing! Your door is ajar. You go out to your car in your Wonder Lake driveway, put the key in the ignition and turn the key. Before the engine even starts, an array of colored lights shine out at you from the dashboard. And every single light is telling you

We'd all like a wee bit a luck as St. Patty's Daycomes to McHenry. But don't expect it tokeep your car on the road unless you takecare of your car.Cross your fingers. Put a 4-leaf clover in your lapel. Rub a rabbit’s foot in your pocket. Maybe those things will help to keep your car on the road as St. Patty’s Day rolls into McHenry. But I wouldn’t count on it.We’ve all heard of the luck of

You're probably not the only one to noticethat you have a problem with your car'sexhaust system; your Johnsburg neighborsknow, too.When Mary left her Johnsburg driveway, her mind was on the chores she had to run. But she wasn’t driving more than a minute when something else caught her attention. The car was much louder than usual.Maybe she didn’t entirely notice the difference at first, since she

We're experiencing a warmer week but that's notto say that this Richmond winter is over.It really does pay to take a minute warmingthe engine on cold mornings.Liz in Richmond runs outside in the morning and starts the car then runs back into the house to let the car warm up. Donna has a remote start; she doesn’t even have to run out to the car.Both of them enjoy climbing into a nice warm car on a

No one from Richmond wants to breakdownwhen they leave home. But, if you do, it's awonderful feeling to have what you needat hand - a proper winter car kit.There are a couple of things we can say about this Richmond winter without fear of contradiction; it’s going to be cold and we’re liable to get some snow.What does this mean to you as someone who drives the roads to and from Richmond? As we

Don't let mechanical gremlins spoil yourMcHenry Valentine's Day. Some duemaintenance can help ensure you havea wonderful and romantic time.As the hour approaches, in your McHenry home, you put on that carefully chosen outfit, put the finishing touches on your hair and preen yourself with eager anticipation of a wonderful Valentine celebration ahead. You anxiously watch the clock ready to head out to

A trip to the 117th edition of the Chicago Auto Show is agreat way to spend the day and see the latest cars, trucksand SUVs from top manufacturers, even if you're notcurrently in the market.Did you know that 1901 was the first year for the Chicago Auto Show (this year’s is the 117th edition of the Chicago Auto Show - Saturday Feb. 8 through Monday Feb. 17)? You might have found Fiats at the show

McCullom Lake winters are hard on the finishof your car, truck or SUV with all thatroad salt.Where McCullom Lake Road runs into Route 31, on the Northwest corner, is a gas station and that station has an automated carwash. This time of year, it’s not a bad idea to bring your car, truck or SUV over and use it. In fact, if you leave your McCullom Lake home, drive to Route 31 and turn left, in

Winter driving in Wonder Lake can be a littletricky. Some tips on how to handle that winter driving might help.We’re a month into the Wonder Lake winter of 2024-25. In fact, we’re into the 2025 portion of the winter. Hopefully, you’re used to driving in winter conditions in these parts. But, just in case, here are some tips to consider.Keep in mind that road conditions change in Wonder Lake